High School: West Hills High School College: Chapman University Zachary Jones’ sense of adventure does not end with the high-altitude hikes that bring him great enjoyment. With insight for which most of us are still searching, Zach approaches each new season of his life with an uncompromising focus towards finding wisdom, love and, above all, […]

High School: Westview High School  College: University of San Diego Sydney Pidgeon looks life in the eye and shares with it her widest smile. Her joy is not a result of denying challenges, but in stark contrast, comes from taking in tough realities, accepting, learning and becoming strengthened through forgiveness. This beyond-her-years maturity allows Sydney […]

High School: School of Creative and Performing Arts San Diego College: California College of the Arts Approaching the world without pretense, Sarah Leyva has an incredible ability to reflect on the beauty of both the light and darkness of life and create meaning through art. When Sarah speaks, a soul full of strength and overwhelming […]

High School: High Tech High  College: University of California Nicholas Griswold’s intellectual acuity humbly shines through his easy, polite mannerisms. Throughout his journey at High Tech High, Nicholas has developed a quiet confidence that enhances his natural drive to action. Nicholas has a rare ability to make complex subjects—astronomy and environmental sciences among others—accessible to […]

High School: Westview High School  College: University of California When seeking a leader, look no further than Nathan Glovinsky. Spend even a few minutes with Nathan and it becomes clear that he truly embodies the same characteristics he looks for in others —integrity, initiative and approachability. His genuine dedication to collective thinking and building bridges […]

High School: Castle Park High School College: University of California, Berkeley In a world so often defined by labels and distinctions it is rare and refreshing to meet someone for whom unity is a way of life. Through every word and action it is clear that Lissa Garcia sees one common human vision—a vision that […]

High School: Mountain Valley Academy  College: Dordt College With a personality that bubbles over, Kaylin vanTol brightens any room into which she walks. The radiating positivity that shines from her smile is equaled only by the vigor with which she approaches every activity. Rather than passively watching life go by, Kaylin takes advantage of her […]

High School: Canyon Crest Academy  College: Westminster College What may seem insurmountable obstacles to most, to Katrina Schaber are simply mountains to dominate with her skis. Underneath a sweet disposition and subtle wit lies a perseverance rivaled by few. With a spirit of infinite determination, Katrina was able to defy all externally placed standards and […]

High School: Poway High School College: Mills College Juliana Hock is a unique blend of grounded confidence and magical imagination with a perfect touch of subtle humor. When faced with immense challenges, Juliana refused to collapse inward, developing instead acute insight into human emotion and an overwhelming sense of empathy. This ability to understand and […]

High School: St. Augustine College: San Diego State University To Christian Onwuka, following is not an option. A powerful orator with an animated sense of humor, Christian thrives as a community relations expert at St. Augustine High School, a mentor at church and through the Boys and Girls Club and is often called on as […]