Arizona
Kennady W.
NHS
Poston Butte High School
Kennady is our VP and coordinated four blood drives this school year. She organizes NHS members to contact potential donors, ask for food donations, and decorate. This year, Kennady has raised over 255 blood products for Arizona and US Blood Banks, and even donated blood herself.
Jennifer V.
NHS
BASIS Chandler
Jennifer founded the AZ chapter of Generation Ratify – a youth-led org that advances gender equality in the U.S – and is the National Southwest Director. She’s also a passionate gun violence prevention activist, bringing diverse groups together to address the issue holistically.
Sophia S.
NHS
Pinnacle High School
Sophia has volunteered at church ministries, Turkey and Syria relief projects, and her own Opportunity Pack Drive where she collected/packed school supplies for students in need. She’s her school’s DECA president, founded the Arab Student Union, and is a leader at religious orgs.
Elliot S.
NJHS
Madison Meadows Middle School
Elliot was elected into the position of President for our spring semester and has taken this leadership role to the next level. She is dedicated to her fellow NJHS members, thoughtful to her advisors, and takes initiative in making our NJHS Club the best it can be.
Anahi R.
NHS
Carl Hayden High School
Anahi Rojas is President of NHS. Her goal was to reenergize the club and make the space inviting while also reestablishing the expectations of an NHS member; we’ve doubled membership. Currently NHS is fundraising and sponsoring a color festival campus wide to promote inclusivity.
Arkansas
Mackay S.
NHS
Dierks High School
As a member of the AK Activities Association Student Advisory Council, Mackay advocates for increasing athletic and extracurricular participation in high school sports. He volunteers as a coach and referee for youth athletic events, at a local food pantry, and an usher at church.
California
Araneh S.
NJHS
River Heights Intermediate School
Araneh works tirelessly as the Chief Editor for our school news program. She encourages student participation, highlights important advocacy and awareness campaigns, and represents our school and NJHS program with pride, honor, and dignity. She truly leads by example!
Kanghui Z.
NHS
Los Osos High School
Kanghui volunteers as a tutor, English teacher, summer camp instructor, and translator. She created the Human Rights Club and 2 social justice coalitions at her school. She’s a member of her city gov’s Youth Leaders program, championing sustainability and combating hate crimes.
Rohan B.
NHS
Poway High School
Rohan founded the robotics club at his past high school, where he still serves as a mentor to low-income students. He has also taught robotics to students in countries like Paraguay, Peru, Bangladesh, and more. As NHS president, Rohan started his school’s first tutoring program.
Felipe G.
NHS
San Diego Academy
As our NHS president, Felipe has been involved in raising funds for an animal shelter and getting supplies for the homeless. He also helped create a tutoring club for our K-12 school, and as a member of the Student Association has made an impact within the student body.
Colorado
Tell P.
NatStuCo
Wiley High School
Tell, our council’s Head Boy, has been a member of student council since he was a freshman. His years of work to lead our council’s multiple fundraisers for local and national charities has helped to raise hundreds of dollars and brought help and smiles to so many people!
Tell P.
NatStuCo
Wiley High School
Tell, our council’s Head Boy, has been a member of student council since he was a freshman. His years of work to lead our council’s multiple fundraisers for local and national charities has helped to raise hundreds of dollars and brought help and smiles to so many people!
Delaware
Puiyee K.
NHS
Ceasar Rodney High School
Puiyee founded CodeClub, a free program of self-created lessons that she teaches to children in her community; CodeClub has over 100 classes covering topics from robotics to coding. She’s also Delaware TSA State President where she organizes STEM workshops and events for youth.
Lindsey D.
NHS
Ursuline Academy
Lindsey started a student led writing center here at UA Wilmington. Struggling writers now have the opportunity to get help on major assignments and papers. This has been a long-term goal of our chapter, and Lindsey made it happen. She deserves recognition for her efforts!
Florida
Lissandra C.
NJHS
Henderson Hammock Charter School
President Lissandra Cardoso has been an active member in the NJHS for the past two years. She has lead many successful community service projects. She is passionate about helping the local community. She has been able to balance her athletics with her academics effortlessly.
Steven T.
NHS
Young Men’s Preparatory Academy
Steven Taveras, Exceptional Young Men’s Preparatory Academy student. He has shown true leadership skills that has impacted the school and the community in a positive way. He help his peers cope with difficult situations that they might be going through. Posse Miami Winner. Leader
Carina W.
NHS
American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus
Carina developed a device for nursing home seniors w/ features like connection to medical databases and contactless blood pressure monitoring. She writes biographies for hospice patients, runs an annual robotics summer camp, and tutors ESL students in public speaking and writing.
Alexis M.
NHS
Ponte Vedra High School
Lexi co-founded JaxTHRIVE in 2017, a 501 C3 that tutors/mentors refugee students in Jacksonville. Today, it has 8 school clubs in 3 countries, and the volunteers have over 11k+ service hours. In middle school, she co-created SmartART, which brought art history to the elderly.
Anyeline G.
NJHS
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Anyeline is passionate about mental health awareness. When she is participating in pageants, she speaks about the impact mental health has on teens and their families. As Vice President, she has made the most visible impact and helped to lead many successful community projects.
Jean B.
NHS
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Jeanley’s work in the Mayor’s Young Leadership Advisory Council led her to create the first Virtual Mental Health Conference where she developed mental health resources for her community. She has helped health centers with translating, and led fundraising drives for face masks.
Zarine N.
NHS
Academy at the Lakes
As NHS president, Zarine led the most visible chapter in Academy’s history. Her desire to do good is seen in word and deed. Galvanizing more than 50 members to follow their passions, she supports her peers to follow their hearts by organizing projects that embrace true service!
Georgia
Dyuthi G.
NJHS
Hightower Trail Middle School
Dyuthi has served as our first ever President since we are a new chapter. She has shown insight, initiative, and leadership. She has helped set our chapter mission, project goals, and facilitated meetings with the poise of a great leader all while maintaining exceptional grades.
Jasmine B.
NHS
Putnam County High School
Jasmine is a 11th grade student who is a goal oriented, honest, hard-working student. She has been serving our school on the yearbook staff for the past 2 years. In addition, she has written for our local paper to help keep the community updated with various activities.
Hawaii
Janice C.
NHS
St. Andrew’s Schools
Via Shanti Alliance, Janice worked with her school’s educators and Hawaii’s annual Schools of the Future Conference to create inclusive school environments. As president of the Pacific & Asian Affairs Club, she built school gardens to achieve sustainable local food production.
Illinois
Catherine T.
NHS
Glenbrook North High School
As a council member in her school’s World Languages Honor Society, Catherine plans weekly cultural events. She’s a Policy Assistant for a local state representative, advocating for gender equality via her proposed bill ideas. She also co-founded and leads her school’s law club.
Indiana
Reagan K.
NHS
North Posey High School
Reagan founded 3 charities to address local food insecurity, foster children relocation, and boost teenagers’ self-esteem. As a state spokesperson, she raises funds to award original service grants to youth statewide. She’s also NHS president and an Indiana State 4-H Ambassador.
Sophie K.
NHS
Mount Vernon Senior High School
Sophie led a team to erect a historical marker and memorial bench for 7 Black men who were lynched in her community 144 years ago. This summer, she’s creating an exhibit at a museum, working w/ professors to create a curriculum about racism, speaking at conferences, and more.
Kentucky
Ellie O.
NatStuCo
Randall K. Cooper High school
Ellie is a wonderful friend, mentor, and role model to all students. As past president of our Student Leadership Council, she constantly strives to encourage others.She is also a part of the Drama Club and Speech and Debate where she has held several leadership roles.
Laura Ann P.
Fleming County High School
Laura Ann is a wonderful young lady, inside and out. She has a very big heart and is always willing to work for what she wants. She is a junior as FCHS. Laura Ann has participated in FFA for years and has taken it to a different level. At the KY state fair she won grand champion!
Austin F.
Fleming County High School
Austin is the light of FCHS. He is a member of FFA and is also apart of our welding program! This year, Austin placed 3rd overall at the Kentucky State Welding Competition! He has many plans to take his phenomenal welding career even farther after graduating in his community!
Jared I.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Jared has grown as a leader in and outside of the classroom. He did the small things to improve his publicity and public speaking; the Voice Committee and the TikTok scene really brought his true self out of him. He is now KYSCA’s (Kentucky Student Council Association) 23-24 VP.
Macy H.
NatStuCo
Fleming County Hight School
Throughout Macys three years on Student Council I have seen her grow and thrive into the person that I know she can be. Macy is in charge of informal recognition and I have seen this program thrive. She does trivia Tuesday and the Recognition wall. She is overall a great person.
Mallory P.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Throughout this year Mallory has improved tremendously in being an amazing student leader. She always puts others before her and always goes above and beyond. Through this year in Student Council she has done many activities to allow students to take a break and enjoy school.
Abigail R.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Abigail goes above and beyond for her school and community. She’s always working hard and collaborating with those around her. She is active on Student Council and the Varsity Softball team. You’ll always see Abigail helping others or working to find ways to better out school!
Lexi W.
Fleming County High School
Lexi is a wonderful young lady. She is always setting a good example for people in the community! Lexi has participated in our Fleming County High School volleyball team since her 8th grader year and is the spotlight throughout the community when it comes to community service!
Carly S.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Carly Smoot is an amazing leader. She tries her best to get things done on time, she’s sweet, and she’s an excellent student to teach. She listens and stays on track, too. Carly is also involved in Student Council and her job is the Director of Fleming County Service.
Elizabeth W.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Elizabeth strives to better not only herself, but Fleming County as a whole. She is dedicated to all aspects of her work and is determined to positively impact her school through aspects of service, engagement, recognition, voice, enrichment, and supports.
McKade P.
NatStuCo
Fleming County Schools
McKade is an outstanding leader and student supervisor in the welding shop. He is always willing to put forth effort and even work hard in his senior classes. Younger students and underclass men look up to him for help and advice as they go through highschool themselves.
Ava W.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Ava strives to make her community, Fleming County phenomenal. She is determined to be the light to her small town . She is involved in sports, community service, student council and many more. Ava is a very positive person when it comes to anything that comes to mind.
Evan A.
NatStuCo
Fleming county high school
This student has grown as a leader in many ways but I feel like starting as a freshman in high school and doing so much with such little time given and to be so new to student council and just molding it to his stander and just making it his own with student of the month posters.
Madison P.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Madison is an officer in F.B.L.A., as well as the Director of Formal Enrichment in her Student Council. She has grown as a leader in her time at FCHS and gives 110% in all she does for her school. Her determination inspires those around her to put their best foot forward.
Tanner G.
NatStuCo
Fleming County High School
Tanner is a wonderful mentor to those around him. He is a part of KYSCA’s (Kentucky Student Council Association) Executive Council, and is president of Fleming Co.’s Student Council. Tanner inspires those around him to make a difference in themselves as a leader.
Maine
Maia T.
NHS
Lisbon High School
Maia is one of our school’s most involved leaders and a frequent volunteer within the community. After returning from LEAD Spark, she began work on starting a Work2BeWell club at our school. She is kind, supportive, and open-minded. Her optimism and activism make us all better!
Maryland
Michael O.
NatStuCo
Middletown High School
Michael is MASC’s Special Issues Deputy Director & Frederick County’s VP plus president at his school. He also is a member of his school’s UNICEF club, Model United Nations, and Diversity club. Micheal is dependable, responsible, & a great support in MASC’s largest department.
Advika A.
NatStuCo
Richard Montgomery High School
Advika is MASC’s Special Issues Director. She is especially excited by environmental action & helped pass a state bill providing $1.25M to food waste rescue/diversion school programs. She is also active in the Montgomery County SGA. She wears a lot of hats and does a great job.
Anousha K.
NatStuCo
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
Anousha serves as MASC’s Operations Director. She is involved in her county SGA & is a student member on the Frederick County Schools Racial Equity Committee. She is a founding member of the Students of Colors Connector Club, a county organization to unite minority students.
David A.
NatStuCo
Perry Hall Middle School
David is the MASC 2nd VP – he has done an outstanding job establishing the Action in Middle School (AIMS) committee. He, with the help of other MS students, publish a quarterly MS focused newsletter. They established a MS-focused webpage on the MASC website. Outstanding Job!
Shradha B.
NatStuCo
North Hagerstown High School
Shradha serves as vice president of the Washington County Association of Student Councils (WCASC) and co-chaired the MASC Convention host staff. Shradha is an exemplar leader that inspires others. Her facilitative leadership allows WCASC to live its vision and mission.
Alexandra S.
NatStuCo
North Hagerstown High School
Alex has been instrumental in guiding the Washington County Association of Student Councils (WCASC) organization to new heights by co-chairing the MASC Convention host staff and acting as decisive voice in all WCASC activities. She is an exemplar leader that others look up to.
Peyton M.
NatStuCo
Allegany High School
Peyton is ACASC’s Public Relations Coordinator. She plans & attends all county leadership events-a true leader. Attendee at MASC & Hugh O’Brian Leadership Conferences. AHS SGA pres. & SHOP (Students Helping Other People) volunteer. Dedicated, compassionate, positive role model.
Amira A.
NatStuCo
North Point High School
Amira, student member of the BOE (partial voting rights), has an innate ability to see the other side of issues, even if they fail to agree with her own opinions. With great professionalism and dignity, she is passionate about representing the student voice in Charles County.
Laura H.
NatStuCo
Northern Garrett High School
Laura (Garrett Co. Pres)-Builder, programmer & engineer-recognized as Engineer Girl Ambassador by Nat. Acad. of Engineering. 4-H leader and community volunteer (200 hrs yearly to community organizations). MASC service coordinator &workshop presenter – outstanding leadership model
Shruti V.
NatStuCo
River Hill High School
Current MASC treasurer (outstanding), workshop presenter, former service coordinator;AP Scholar with Honor (2022), National Spanish Exam Gold Medalist (2021, 2022)‘Mind of Hawk’ Academic Excellence Awards (2021-2022) – dependable, responsible, excellent leadership role model
Angelina X.
NatStuCo
Richard Montgomery High School
Angelina: current MASC 1st VP & pres-elect. Modeling exemplary leadership since 8th gd. Inclusion in Leadership Forum, created Advocacy Evening with Legislators (model still being used), workshop presenter, legislative affairs coordinator, MD Youth Service Award 2022. Awesome
Grace M.
NatStuCo
Huntingtown High School
(Calvert Co. Pres) Grace’s dedication to equity & bettering the lives of others is inspiring. Always teaching about leadership by leading workshops or by daily example. Coordinating the MASC Div. 5 Conf. & an advocacy night with BOE & CASC. Grace defines leadership by action.
Maja D.
NatStuCo
Maryland Association of Student Councils
Maja is passionate, perceptive, & empathetic. She prioritized/appointed a diverse staff & advocated for hybrid meetings for inclusivity. She shows empathy & a sense of commitment to tasks, peers, and all organizations of which she is a part. Maja models outstanding leadership.
Serena G.
NHS
River Hill High School
Serena founded the first chapter of the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) at her school, leading medical supply drives and fundraisers for FIMRC projects. A decade-long participant in Girl Scouts, she has earned her Gold Award for community service.
Massachusetts
Marguerite K.
NHS
Springfield Central High School
Maggie is such a strong and resourceful leader, and has been on student government all four years of high school, and is the president this year. Not only have she been in charge of many great events, but she has helped make our school a more inclusive place for everyone!
Michigan
Savannah J.
NHS
Crestwood High School
Savannah has devoted 550+ hours of service as a member of NHS, where she has earned 24+ chapter-based awards, started tutoring programs, and raised $14k+ for breast cancer and Angelman research. As her school’s robotics captain, she has earned them district and state awards.
Nora Y.
NHS
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
She has done almost 30 hours of service, just this school year. She’s our chapter’s President and she organizes so many things for our school. She spends her time helping other students when she could be doing other things. She’s very considerate, and kind, and would help anyone.
Minnesota
Leah K.
NHS
Buffalo Lake Hector Stewart High School
Leah is a fantastic leader! She works hard in and out of the classroom. She helps organize our charity drives at school, which support our communities. She is also inclusive and aware of the diversity of our students, providing diverse opportunities for inclusive activities.
Allison M.
NHS
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart
Allison is an outstanding leader; she leads with integrity and faith, from conducting an NHS meeting as the President to leading the girl’s basketball team as a captain to a perfect conference season. Allison uses her leadership abilities to bring out the best in others.
Allyson M.
NHS
Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart School
Allyson serves as the Vice President of our NHS chapter. Allyson has been instrumental in our NHS program; she leads by example, works hard academically, and applies her organizational skills to support initiatives in building community and inclusion within our school.
Emma L.
NatStuCo
Wayzata High School
As the president of the WHS student body, Emma works tirelessly to make sure that all students feel seen and heard. In addition, she has been instrumental in creating and supporting new events that appeal to a broad audience in order to create a positive student experience!
Ellen P.
NHS
Mound Westonka High School
Ellen Pruitt is our NHS President and has played an essential role in growing our chapter. Her leadership this year has resulted in the creation of an officer mentor program resulting in expanded leadership opportunities and a new partnership with our local WeCan organization.
Missouri
Lydia M.
NJHS
Orchard Farm Middle School
Lydia is the current president of our chapter of NJHS and leads each meeting with an engaging activity to promote one of the pillars of NJHS. She sets an example for others and has been recognized by the School Board for her dedication to serving our school and community!
Lynn D.
NatStuCo
Lafayette Co. C-1 High School
Lynn is an outstanding leader in all aspects of her life. She is active in leadership positions in the classroom, in athletics, and in several organizations includding Student Council, FFA, FBLA, and 4-H. Lynn maintains excellence in the classroom as well.
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
Marcos K.
NatStuCo
Nevada State High School
Marcos ensures there is exceptional communication between the 9 campuses at our school, our advisors, and the students in each of our councils.. He is an exemplary example of a hardworking student and a diligent president. I am proud to serve this year with him on our council.
Jaysen V.
NJHS
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Jaysen is an exceptional 8th-grade student who has demonstrated outstanding academic abilities and work ethic, earning him the top position in his class. He is a natural leader who is respected and admired by his peers and teachers alike for his kindness and positive attitude.
Terie S.
NatStuCo
Laughlin High School
Terie is our student body historian here at Laughlin High School. She is in charge of all of our social media accounts as well as the person responsible for submitting all of our state and national awards applications. She is a remarkable young woman, making it all look easy.
Bruno R.
NatStuCo
Laughlin High School
Bruno is the student body president here at LHS. He’s a hard-working, dependable young man, someone who the other council members can turn to for guidance and leadership. He has been instrumental in planning and organizing our blood drives this year. He’s top notch.
Cristal P.
NatStuCo
Nevada State High School
Marcos is our Student Body President (Executive Chair) of the NSHS Student Union. Marcos will never shy away from sharing his innovative ideas in order to implement positive changes for our student body. He manages our Discord communication and he is a leader with Vision Seekers!
Jayana B.
NatStuCo
Nevada State High School
Jayana shines as a leader, mentor, and advocate for NSHS students. She is our Henderson Historian, Prom Co-Chair, and a Student Success Advocate at our largest campus. She constantly shares her school spirit, spreads kindness, helps others, & leads by example. She is a true gem!
Krystal R.
NatStuCo
Nevada State High School
Krystal is the Executive Vice Chair and Prom Committee Chair at NSHS! This year, she took initiative to plan new events at our charter network, raising over $6,000 for charity and student activities at our school! She shows grit and determination in everything that she does.
Cori P.
NatStuCo
Chaparral High School
Cori goes above and beyond to help shape a student council that was virtually non-existent after the last advisor left. Even with a busy schedule, Cori still takes time out of her day to do whatever is necessary to support Chap. She has put on fundraisers, assemblies, and dances.
Taylor L.
NatStuCo
Las Vegas High School
Taylor has dedicated her time and energy to creating a positive school culture on our campus. She shows up everyday and is always willing to go above and beyond to make our school the best it can be for the students, teachers and staff. She always leads by example!
Carlos L.
NatStuCo
East Career & Technical Academy
Carlos has shown time and time again that he’s an amazing leader & friend. He knows how to make everyone smile & create events that entertain everyone. He has built our council & student body to be a great one & I could not be more proud of him. His hardwork deserves recognition.
Luna M.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
While Luna is not officially in student council this year due to schedule issues, she has devoted significant amounts of time to our work and helped create mesmerizing decorations displayed. She makes a positive impact on our school and always does the best she can!
Jonah W.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Jonah is always seen creating positive bonds within our school community. He is responsible for recognizing students and staff in our school and highlighting all of their positive accomplishments. He also aims to build and foster relationships between council officers!
Vivian V.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Vivian seeks to provide the best to the student body. She strives for perfection and always does her best to achieve it. She helps out others when she can and is understanding. She has helped create and implement new ideas to improve our council’s impact on the student body.
Ryan J.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Ryan always seeks to have his voice heard. He is able to critique our work so we can find ways to improve as a council. He proposes unorthodox ideas that are bold and creative for our council to pursue. He seeks to create long-lasting bonds between his peers and the student body.
Sam H.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Sam consistently looks towards the student body when making decisions, asking for help, or planning for the future. Sam also works to improve our council and foster positive relations between fellow officers. Sam also volunteers a lot of her time towards improving our school.
Kobi S.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Kobi is a huge motivator for our council. She can be seen as a bright star and encourages our council to push through anything. She is very optimistic as well! She stimulates positive relations between students and staff and puts all of her heart into amazing posters!
Kaylie C.
NatStuCo
Somerset Academy Losee
Kaylie has consistently tried and successfully improved relations between our school and student council in general. She cares deeply about the trust that student council and her own specific class have with the student body and works towards maintaining it.
Jayda B.
NatStuCo
Leavitt Middle School
Jayda is our Student Body President and has been on student council for 3 years . She is an amazing leader. She is the apitomy of what a leader should be, always willing to work hard, help others and make our school the best it can be. She will succeed in all her endeavors.
New Jersey
Scarlet C.
NHS
Gloucester Catholic High School
I exhibit leadership skills that are unmatched in any high school student. One example that comes to mind is how I single-handedly ran and operated a large-scale food drive for our school accumulating thousands of pounds of canned goods I posses the rare skill of forethought.
Jeremias C.
NHS
Technology High School
Jeremias is the VP of his school’s NHS, through which he volunteers weekly at Clara Maass Medical Center and has collected 2,000+ toiletry bags for the Newark Department of Health. An advocate for health equity, he was a keynote speaker for a citywide food-insecurity symposium.
Isabelle K.
NHS
Lakeland Regional High School
As a student leader, Isabelle Kuhn, NHS President, is a model of excellence. In addition to running the labs for our UPAL program, Isabelle wrote grants to obtain various instruments and secured a High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrument for use in the science labs.
New Mexico
Abby M.
NHS
Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School
Abby has organized school walkouts in response to gun violence as a leader for Students Demand Action and spearheaded her school’s Make-a-Wish team. She’s also involved in Girls on the Run, a nonprofit that promotes female leadership, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
New York
Julie D.
NatStuCo
Depew HS
Julie has been instrumental in maintaining community on our campus. She ensures that a variety of voices are heard and looks for the greater good. She also serves on the NYSCLSA State Student Board and assisted in organizing our state conference in Niagara Falls this year.
Hayden R.
NHS
Shelter Island School
Hayden is our NHS President and has banked over 50 hours of community service over the past two school years. Habitat for Humanity, Quail Release, Souper Bowl Food Drive, Shamrocks for MDA– he is a great example of getting it done while being active in theater and academics.
Claire R.
NJHS
General Brown Jr/Sr High School
As chapter president this school year, Claire has grown in her confidence in addressing the members. She leads by example in the community service events that she participates in. Claire never hesitates to give suggestions on how to make things better for all members.
Ohio
Maya W.
NHS
Gahanna Lincoln High School
Maya, our president, is an amazing young lady who has managed to balance her school life, work life, and NHS life with ease. Through NHS she has organized this year’s NHS Presents program on Mental Health Awareness. The event is on March 13th and promises to be a wonderful event.
Pennsylvania
Katie G.
NHS
Woodland Hills High School
During the pandemic, Katie launched a chalk art project that brought neighbors together. A peer writing tutor at school, she is also in the Gene Kelly Critics program, Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps, Interact Club Regional Board of Directors, and Pittsburgh Youth Climate Council.
Judah K.
NJHS
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Judah is always willing to help, whether for NJHS or just in general when a teacher or friend needs it. He cares about other people and understands the impact that being caring can have on people. He strives for excellence in his academics and goes the extra mile to achieve that.
South Carolina
Luther B.
NatStuCo
Westwood High School
Luther Bells, our Student Body President, is an amazing leader and role model for our school community. He works diligently to create initiatives that enhance the student experience at our school and spearheads service efforts that have a real impact on our community. #WeAreStuCo
Texas
Cole W.
NHS
J F Dulles High School
As the Advocacy Director of the UN’s Girl Up Southeast TX Coalition, Cole advocates for LGBT youth representation, gender equality, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. In speech and debate, he works to create inclusivity and coaches students who lack resources.
Anjali S.
NHS
Logos Preparatory Academy
Anjali co-founded the Texas Urban Redevelopment Foundation, a non-profit homebuilder providing housing for low-income families in inner-city Houston. Additionally as Chairwoman of her mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, she led an organization to develop a city sustainability plan.
Deborah C.
NHS
The Woodlands
During the Afghan refugee crisis, Deborah organized the Beyond Borders Drive, providing welcome kits for 20 families. Her volunteering during the pandemic led to 6,700+ lbs of food packed at her county’s food bank, 2,000+ hygienic items collected for the homeless, and more.
Keira A.
NHS
Franklin High School
Keira founded Women of Color at Franklin High School, and is a member of a national youth council focused on combating food waste and world hunger. Her passion for community service began when she lived in Dakar, Senegal, and she has since accumulated over 1,000 service hours.
Ailani V.
NJHS
Lucy Rede Franco Middle School – Presidio, TX
As Ailani takes the role of chapter president, she steps up in taking initiatives that boost students’ morale and confidence. She herself is a role model, as she able to juggle her academics, athletics, band, and personal life successfully. Kudos, Ailani!
Mason G.
NHS
Plainview Christian Academy
Mason is an amazing leader to his peers and the students around him. He has been the Student Council President for two years now, and executes his role as President amazingly! He’s created the most successful student council in our school’s history. Mason leads like no other.
Dontae C.
NatStuCo
Veterans Memorial High School
Dontae is the President of our Student Council. He has done everything in his power to make sure that every student is included wherever possible. He acts as the leader of our Student Section at sporting events. He has also organized multiple volunteer opportunities for students.
Ava S.
NHS
iSchool High The Woodlands
Ava as been a true leader on our campus. She has made an impact in the lives of many individuals on and off campus. She has mentored at risk students since her 10th grade not only tutoring them but be being a friend. She organized a toy drive for 160 students from a Title1campus
Jonah E.
NHS
Tom C. Clark High School
Jonah is our NHS President and his skills as a leader have set him apart as a humanitarian who has coordinated blood drives, served at food banks, garnered UNICEF support for the Centennial Project as well as devoted time to reading, tutoring, and mentoring refugees on campus.
Hailee B.
NatStuCo
Rio Vista High School
Hailee has worked diligently to educate and promote wellness at Rio Vista High School. She led the campaign to create campus-wide wellness days involving all students. We are thankful for students like Hailee whose efforts help us all become healthier and ultimately happier!
Utah
Ava S.
NatStuCo
Uintah High School
Ava is the total package. She is giving and understanding as well as a go getter. She is always coming up with ideas to improve our school spirit and get students involved. She is not afraid of change and is open to everyone’s ideas. She is a great example of what a leader is.
Anika R.
NHS
West High School
As EIC of her school’s newspaper, Anika covers minority communities at her school. She tutors piano in underserved areas and volunteers at SLC Library and Peer Court, leading projects like increasing representation in literature and seeking restorative justice for juveniles.
Anika R.
NHS
West High School
As EIC of her school’s newspaper, Anika covers minority communities at her school. She tutors piano in underserved areas and volunteers at SLC Library and Peer Court, leading projects like increasing representation in literature and seeking restorative justice for juveniles.
Virginia
Jenna C.
NatStuCo
Hickory High School
Jenna has gone above and beyond every year for 3 years! She celebrated all students by creating virtual birthday boards. Jenna never stops growing as a leader and encourages others in their leader journey! I am proud of her commitment and dedication. She is a super leader!
Washington
Gabe G.
NHS
Wahkiakum High School
Gabe organized a talent show inviting students of all ages and community members to perform. The show had over 15 amazing acts and proceeds from entry fees and concessions (almost $1,000) will go to The Kids Making Miracles Foundation for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Samantha B.
NatStuCo
Prairie High School
Sam goes above and beyond with anything she is apart of. She helps create a positive environment at our school and building our community by including everyone and caring about everyone, regardless of who they are. She shows up each day with her caring heart on her sleeve!
West Virginia
Colin S.
NHS
Morgantown High School
Colin is the co-founder and treasurer of the Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Initiative in conjunction w/ the ACLU of WV. As quartermaster of the only High School Planned Parenthood chapter in WV, he organizes period product drives to promote menstrual equity in his hometown.
Wisconsin
Evan L.
NatStuCo
Stoughton High School
Evan has been an outstanding President for student senate at Stoughton High School.He has lead many activities at SHS and within the community. His leadership earned the SHS student senate the State of Wisconsin’s Spirit of Excellence Award! Evan is a true leader in all aspects.