Student Biographies
Abbey Muenchow
August 12, 2025
Mentor: Hye Young Lee, PhD School: Great Hearts Monte Vista Abbey attends Great Hearts Monte Vista where she participates in multiple extracurricular activities ranging from sports to academic endeavors. She competes on the GHMV varsity swim team and soccer team and serves as captain for the soccer team. Additionally, Abbey is involved in a Lab […]
Madison Windscheffel
June 20, 2025
Saint Mary’s Hall Madison “Max” Windscheffel is a rising Sophomore at Saint Mary’s Hall. She participates in many school activities, including musical theater and MUN as the only freshman club leader. She pursues her love of STEM through Girls Inc. Eureka STEM and SAMSA at St. Philip’s College. She is a Presidential Gold Award recipient […]
Isabel Watson
June 20, 2025
LEE STEM Academy Isabel is student at STEM Academy and she is into art and biology. She is part of the Robotics, Tennis team, STEM Ambassador, Breakthrough T1D Ambassador, plays piano and enjoys reading, baking and painting. When she is not busy at school or volunteering with the community, you will find her planning her […]
Lela Tabatabai
June 20, 2025
Saint May’s Hall Lela has attended Saint Mary’s Hall for 10 years. She is a part of the grade council for her year. Lela is a member of the Debate team, Varsity Track, Soccer, and Cross-Country teams. She enjoys participating in math competitions such as purple comet and the AMC. Lela is very excited to […]
Lillian Ruder
June 20, 2025
Judson High School Lillian Ruder has a strong passion for neuroscience; more specifically neurodegenerative diseases, with this being her interest since the age of twelve. She currently attends Judson High School, where last season she played for their Junior Varsity Volleyball team. Lillian recently finished out a club season with San Antonio Fifteen National. She […]
Sierra Rogler
June 20, 2025
Lutheran High School Sierra Rogler is a high school student involved in varsity soccer, track, and swim. While she is passionate about athletics, she also loves art and plays several instruments. Sierra’s interests extend into medicine and research, where she hopes to learn and grow more as a scientist, and as a team member. Sierra […]
Aditi Pinnenti
June 20, 2025
Keystone School Aditi is a high school student at Keystone School with a passion for science, research, and service. Aditi enjoys competing in science fairs, writes on medical topics in her school’s publication, and is part of her school’s varsity debate and swim teams. Aditi is also a STEM ambassador at Girls Inc in the […]
Ryan Pham
June 20, 2025
CAST Med High School Currently attending CAST Med, Ryan is already accustomed to the fast-paced curriculum, yet his open-mindedness drives him to seek new skills and continue developing his growing mind during his time at the Academy. Beyond academics, Ryan enjoys going on leisure walks and proudly serves as a member of HOSA. With his […]
Adrian Perez
June 20, 2025
Advanced Learning Academy Adrian Perez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He enjoys learning new things and working with friends at school. He also plays on his school’s soccer team. Outside of school, Adrian likes going to sports games and hanging out with friends.
Shalini Patel
June 20, 2025
Reagan High School Shalini Patel is a student at Ronald Reagan High School. She is passionate about her activities, which include Speech, Model UN, DECA, and playing tennis. When she’s not in school, Shalini enjoys traveling with her family and dancing. She is really looking forward to my time as a Voelcker Scholar!