JEHS Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Jordan-Elbridge High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025: Nicolas Loperfido and Brooke Chiaramonte. These two outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and perseverance throughout their high school careers.

Nicolas Loperfido – Valedictorian

For Nicolas Loperfido, earning the title of valedictorian is both an honor and a testament to his hard work—though he jokingly admits it also makes him "a nerd." Reflecting on his journey, Nick acknowledges the long nights spent studying and writing essays, especially for Mrs. Hourigan’s class, and while he believes he could have put more effort into the little things, he is proud of the work that got him here.

Throughout high school, Nick was a well-rounded student-athlete, participating in football, basketball, and baseball while also being a dedicated member of the National Honor Society and Student Council. As graduation approaches, he is still deciding on his next steps but is considering a future in the medical or engineering fields. While the uncertainty of committing to a career path is daunting, Nick is excited for what’s to come.

Before he walks across the stage, however, he’s looking forward to making the most of his final months at JEHS. From the senior ball and class trip to the lighthearted moments of the pre-test de-stress event, Nick is eager to soak in every last experience before closing this chapter of his life.

Brooke Chiaramonte – Salutatorian

For Brooke Chiaramonte, earning the title of salutatorian is a reflection of both hard work and perseverance. Once she realized she had a chance at being in the top two, she committed herself fully to the challenge, drawing on her natural competitive spirit as an athlete to keep pushing forward. While the journey wasn’t always easy, she knows the effort was worth it.

Brooke has been deeply involved in school activities, participating in volleyball, basketball, softball, the musical program, and serving as both Class President and Student Council President. More than anything, she will miss the unwavering support of the JEHS community. Whether it was on the court, on stage, or even while creating school videos, she always felt surrounded by encouragement. One of her favorite aspects of high school was being recognized as the “TikTok girl”—a nod to her fun and creative presence in school media.

After graduation, Brooke will be attending Genesee Community College to study Communications while playing for the school’s volleyball team. But before she embarks on her next journey, she is looking forward to the senior celebrations and creating lasting memories with her classmates—many of whom she has shared the past 12+ years with.

A Legacy of Excellence

As Nicolas and Brooke prepare to turn the page to the next chapter of their lives, they leave behind a legacy of academic achievement, leadership, and school spirit. They are currently working on their speeches for high school graduation, which will take place on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the JEHS Stadium.