Senior, Saint Joseph Catholic School

Kae enjoys reading, drawing, writing, and video editing. She is also skilled in media production and archery. In her free time, she watches cartoons and plays a variety of video games.

Sophomore, Lanier High School

Aubrea takes pride in her academic work, with geometry being her favorite subject. She enjoys working on art projects in her free time and has been passionate about art since she was 10 years old, becoming more serious about it in 2022. She finds motivation through her friends and often helps them with homework and projects. At home, she enjoys watching horror films with her mother.

Junior, Jim Hill High School

Dion is a member of the yearbook staff and plays soccer as a goalkeeper (#41). He is in his third year of the International Baccalaureate program and the first year of its Diploma Program. Dion dedicates much of his time to academics, ensuring he stays on top of assignments. During his sophomore year, he briefly played tuba for the Jim Hill Band of Distinction. In his free time, he writes poetry, listens to music, and enjoys watching wrestling and classic television shows.

Senior, Murrah High School

Hannah serves on the yearbook staff and works for Pleiades, the school’s literary magazine. She also attends Ida B. Wells APAC, where she excels in theatre. In her free time, she enjoys writing, reading, and listening to music. She plans to attend Belhaven University to pursue a career as an actress and author and hopes to start a small business in the future.

Senior, Murrah High School

Asiah enjoys spending time with friends, challenging herself academically, and exploring new extracurricular activities. She is a member of her school's yearbook club, where she collaborates with peers to share student achievements and stories. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, where she takes pride in her pursuit of knowledge and hopes to inspire others who share her academic drive. Outside of school, she enjoys drawing, listening to music, and watching romantic comedies.

Junior, Lanier High School

ZyQuria has a passion for learning new skills and meeting new people. She believes that with determination, anything is possible. She developed a love for reading and writing after picking up a Rotten School book in third grade. She balances her academics with participation in programs such as the Global Citizenship Project, the JMMF Young Futurist Project's Youth Advisory Council, United Way’s Youth Ambassadors, and the Youth Leadership Program. When she is not engaged in extracurricular activities, she enjoys reading in her room or spending time with close friends.

Sophomore, Murrah High School

Edgar is involved in esports and participates in the Upward Bound program, which provides opportunities for academic and personal growth. He briefly participated in speech and debate and discovered a passion for creative expression in middle school when he joined the choir. He currently plays piano and is part of a band with friends, working toward his goal of learning two new songs by the end of January. In addition to music, he is passionate about languages—he speaks English, Spanish, and French fluently and is learning Japanese. His diverse interests allow him to connect with others and challenge himself in new ways.

Junior, Lanier High School

Laeyla has been a member of the tennis and cheer teams for the past two years and participates in academic programs such as the Global Citizenship Project, the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, the Youth Leadership Program, and the National Technical Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys long drives, learning new skills, and reading romance novels. She excels in organization and critical thinking. Through this program, she hopes to become more aware of issues affecting her community and use that knowledge to inspire future leaders.