Student Biographies
Zachary Hardeman
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Fassil Mesfin, MD, PhD Cornerstone Christian Academy Zach served as the freshman class President and was the Secretary of the National Junior Honor Society. He is also a student ambassador and serves as a tour guide for perspective students and visitors at his campus. He is also a teaching assistant and a geometry tutor. […]
Rachelle Barrera
June 17, 2021
Mentor: Panneerdoss Subbarayalu, PhD LEE STEM Academy Rachelle is involved in Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, and Volleyball. Outside of school, she plays club volleyball and serves her community by participating in service activities with the Assistance League of San Antonio. A favorite service project included decorating hats for cancer patients. Rachelle aspires to either […]
Bria Woods
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Daniel J. Lodge Johnson High School Bria is a member of the UIL science and key clubs. She is VP of the FBLA and a Jr. Docent at the Institute of Texan Cultures. She has won the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and is a youth leader at Sunday school.
Reanna Witherspoon
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Merry Lindsey Burbank High School Reanna is a student leader in the GEAR-UP program and raises pigs in the FFA. She is a member of the junior varsity soccer team and has been recommended for the National Hispanic Institute Leadership
Lauren Tsai
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Johnson High School Lauren is a member of the marching band and key club. She is an officer of the math club and founder and president of Envirothon. She is also a staff writer of the school newspaper, and plays the piano.
Helen Smith
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Lily Dong Alamo Heights High School Helen placed 7th in the National French Exam and was state recognized at the Duke talent search. She is in student council, young republicans, baking club and golf team. She plays in the church orchestra.
Alexandra Sharp
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. David Morilak TMI– Episcopal School of Texas Alexandra is a member of NJHS and in the corps of cadets in JROTC. She is in the high performance tennis academy and participates in varsity cross-country and basketball. She is a Fisher House volunteer.
Joshua Shandera
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Yan Xiang Central Catholic High School Joshua is president of the National Junior Beta club. He is in the JROTC and serves in his church youth group. He is also a member of the band and has been involved with the speech team
Elizbeth Santiago
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Sunil Ahuja International School of the Americas Elizabeth is a member of the math and science club and served on the freshman board. She is in the Spanish Honor Society and MUNSA. She is also a varsity cheerleader and volunteers with the ADA.
Darren Sanchez
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Renee Yew Clark High School Darren has competed at the state level in water polo and is a district finalist in swimming. He is a member of MAHPA program and volunteers with may community organizations.