Ysabella R. Bhagroo

As is often the case, early childhood experiences, coupled with one’s nature, determine who we become. Ysabella’s childhood, plus her integrity, leadership skills, and sense of responsibility have molded her into a responsible leader who volunteers a…

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Brandon B. Fabel

In addition to his involvement in Boys State and Boys Nation, Envirothon, FFA and Band, Brandon served as the Captain or President of his school’s speech team, National Honor Society, Knowledge Bowl, Student Council, football and golf teams. He has s…

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Marissa Farbman

“Powerful message bearer” is an appropriate title to describe Marissa Farbman’s ability to effectively drive messages home to her peers at school. She has contributed extensive time in leadership positions to the Vermont Teen Leadership Safety Progra…

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Demi Kelly

Being the child of a military family, Demi was forced to move, adapt, and move again throughout most of her childhood. These experiences, although extremely challenging to a little girl growing up, caused her to realize that “…if it were not for the…

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Juliana Kochis

Juliana’s list of achievements is impressive: she has served as President of the National Honor Society, was named a Defensive MVP for her soccer team, received 9 Varsity Letters and a spot on the Wall of Fame, and received the US Congressional Award…

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Justin Lai

Perhaps Justin would not yet realize the impact he would create when he founded the website TeenagePhotographer.com in 2011, which intended to provide a place to help aspiring teenage photographers to learn to photograph with passion. Through hard wo…

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Christopher Laing

Many people experience hardships of one type or another growing up, but everyone has a choice: let those hardships crush you or rise above them. Christopher has chosen the latter. He fulfilled his lifelong interest in entrepreneurship at the age of 1…

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Jaime Luke

“Throughout my life I have been told that one will never truly be happy until he or she plays a role improving the lives of others.” Jaime has taken this advice to heart, committing herself to a lifetime of service to others in need. She spearheaded…

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Lizaremi Luna-Sousa

Lizaremi states that “All of the projects I am involved in have to do with specific causes I have personally seen neglected by our society.” As President of the National Hispanic Honor Society, she has organized local conferences to provide informati…

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Alexis Elese Mahan

“Every day presents an opportunity to start a positive chain reaction; I choose to take advantage of that opportunity.” At the age of 14, Alexis founded and is the President of Chain Reaction, a philanthropic/service group that puts “kindness into ac…

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Grace Lee Pak

“Every time I support a family through tutoring, sharing words, or providing household items, I feel a purpose for my life,” says Grace about One Parent Home Foundation (OPHF), an organization she founded four years ago to help and empower young adul…

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Derrick Parker

Growing up in an urban community, Derrick witnessed how difficult it could be to focus on education due to the challenging atmosphere present in many of these communities. He knew that education is important and he became convinced that to succeed in…

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