Congrats to the North Jersey students of the week for May 3
Every week during the school year, North Jersey school districts nominate outstanding students for recognition in The Record and on NorthJersey.com.
The poll opens Mondays at 5 a.m. and closes Thursdays at 5 p.m. On Fridays, we announce the top two vote-getters as students of the week, featuring their stories online and in print in The Record on Sundays and our weekly newspapers.
We need more nominations for next week! If you are a high school administrator/teacher and would like to find out more about the program, please email studentoftheweek@northjersey.com. Again, only school officials can nominate students.
Here are the latest winners.
Emily Marino, sophomore, Fair Lawn H.S.
Emily is a hardworking, mature, accepting, and exceedingly kind student. Emily is respectful to everyone she meets, peers and adults alike. No matter who you are, Emily will treat you the way that everyone hopes to be treated. She is the definition of not having a mean bone in your body! Though she is a soft-spoken young pupil, she has a breadth of knowledge that she shares during class discussions. As of the 2022-2023 school year, Emily had a 3.77 GPA. And in the 2023-2024 school year, Emily has nearly straight A’s across all subjects. Emily, who maintains her strong grades through study habits, is not afraid to ask for help when she needs it. She will go after school for extra help or lean on trusted adults for advice when she needs it. Emily is the kind of student who other students should look to as an example of how to be. In addition to her rigorous schedule, Emily is also a talented musician, and is a dedicated member of the Fair Lawn High School Marching Band. Overall, Emily is a valued member of the Fair Lawn High School community.
Gerald Alfano, sophomore, Fair Lawn H.S.
Gerald is an outstanding young student who is truly a testament to hard work paying off. Gerald has improved upon his academic capabilities with each passing year. He has overcome many hurdles to achieve his 3.35 GPA, with a course load of substantial rigor. When Gerald needs help, he knows that he can lean on his parents and teachers, and is not afraid to put in extra work. Teachers and students know Gerald as a trustworthy young person who always stands up for what is right. Gerald has maintained strong grades of A’s and B’s while also being an active participant of the Fair Lawn High School band. He also plays on the JV volleyball team. Gerald aspires to one day have a career in the performing arts. Based on his high school performance thus far, there is no telling what Gerald will achieve next!
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Fair Lawn NJ sophomores win North Jersey students of the week
