Mineola HS Names Top Seniors For Class Of 2025

MINEOLA, NY — Mineola High School has named its 2025 salutatorian and valedictorian.

Alicia Lin is the Class of 2025 valedictorian. She serves as president of the Student Service Center, participating in various activities including community outreach and working with the elderly.

Most recently, she worked for more than 100 hours as a Northwell Health volunteer.

Lin is the founder of Mineola High School’s chapter of Health Occupation Students of America, president of the Asian American Cultural Alliance and a member of the track team. She is studying to become an EMT.

After graduation, Alicia plans to continue her studies and plans to pursue a career in the healthcare profession.

Salutatorian Makayla Apter-Quinn takes classes in computer science and mathematics, while also pursuing her passion for robotics, research and music. She is a talented multi-instrumentalist and has been a dedicated member of the award-winning Mineola Mustangs Marching Band.

Her passion for computers and coding has extended beyond the school day as she is a
FIRST Robotics Volunteer for the Robotics organization. Apter-Quinn’s postsecondary plans include continuing her studies in a STEM-related field.