Pictured from left to right are Katrina Putman, OFA guidance counselor; Jeanette Espinosa Baca, Alondra’s mom; Elizabeth Ladouceur, Latin American Studies teacher at OFA; Alondra Maldonado-Espinosa, Laura Pearson, executive director of the Ogdensburg Chamber; Alondra’s family, her grandmother, Irma Baca; her aunt, Dyane Baca and young cousin, Mateis Alonso who were all visiting from Florida. Submitted Photo.

OGDENSBURG – Alondra Maldonado-Espinosa, a senior at Ogdensburg Free Academy has been named the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce February Student of the Month.

Alondra was nominated for the Student of the Month award by her Latin American studies teacher, Elizabeth Ladouceur. Ms. Ladoucer stated that, “Alondra is a student leader in Model UN, Latin American Studies, her art classes, and extracurricular activities. She is always willing to pitch in to assist the group, has excelled in Public Speaking, and is not afraid to share her ideas and opinions. Alondra is a great role model for her peers!” Alondra plans to attend SUNY Canton in the 3+3 Legal Studies Program then on to the University at Buffalo Law School.

Alondra plans to attend SUNY Canton in the 3+3 Legal Studies Program then on to the University at Buffalo Law School.

She received a $25 check from Ed-Med Federal Credit Union, a Certificate of Achievement from OFA and a plaque from the Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce.

The Student of the Month Program is sponsored by Jones Insurance Agency and Ed-Med Federal Credit Union. The Ogdensburg Chamber recognizes a student from BOCES and OFA who is an outstanding student and all-around good citizen.