High School: St. Augustine High School College: Notre Dame University Michael’s compassion for others is overwhelming. It was the undeniable need to care for others that prompted Michael to take on the major problem of homelessness head-on. With the same resolve and logical clear-headedness that allowed him to lead his classmates as ASB president, Michael founded […]

High School: Helix Charter High School College: UC Berkeley  Behind vintage-style glasses lies a mind of emotional intelligence and powerful drive. Aumunique’s radiating energy creates an environment of action — motivating and supporting her peers in their journey to become more dedicated scholars, hardworking athletes, local doers and global thinkers. A true model of leading […]

High School:  Del Norte High School College: Massachusetts Institue of Technology (MIT) Before a word escapes, Andrew’s joy towards life is evident. Taking nothing for granted, Andrew embodies his motto of working hard for the sake of working hard. Be it in physics, math, cross country or his self-taught break dancing, Andrew sets his sights […]

High School: West View High School College: Princeton University A young man of many talents, Yash’s incessant curiosity is matched by his friendliness and humility. Amidst serving on school committees, leading the speech and debate team and interning in the community, Yash’s ingenuity prompted him to design software to ease accessibility of and spread knowledge about […]

High School: Monte Vista High School College: Grand Canyon University Do not mistake Kelsey’s quiet demeanor for a passive voice. The epitome of gentle strength, Kelsey is repeatedly the role model and comfort for those around her. Whether it is her gymnastic, dance or cheer teammates, ASB cohorts, fellow church-members or simply someone who has […]

High School: Bonita Vista High School College: Williams College A free-spirit, Devin draws inspiration from the poetry of nature and the life around him. Through his positions as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper and vice president of the speech and debate team, Devin has been able to express the deep thoughtfulness he puts into every […]

High School: Francis Parker School College: University of Pennsylvania Jacob is not a mere passerby — he looks the world in the eye and takes it by storm. As the founder of the Theater of Peace, Jacob has dedicated himself to awakening youth and peers to the detrimental effects of such major school issues as […]

High School: Hilltop High School College: Point Loma Nazarene University Intensely rooted in her community, Charisa exemplifies community advocacy. Charisa approaches social justice with wisdom, confidence and insightfulness far beyond her years – lobbying local politicians and state assembly members for the rights of those often left unheard. Seamlessly blending academics, athletics and faith while […]

High School: Classical Academy High School College: Mount Holyoke College Kelly makes the world community her own with intense compassion and fire. Focusing on impoverished communities outside of the United States, Kelly delves so deeply into the cultures she encounters they become her own. Living in a rural village in Fiji, Kelly creatively adapted her […]

High School: Poway High School  College: University of Dayton To Delanie, perseverance is not merely a word or a concept; it is a way of life. An advocate for the deaf community, Delanie has overcome obstacles and championed change with her enthusiasm and bubbly demeanor. Delanie uses her musical expertise and outgoing personality to break […]