Student Biographies
Joseph Pecha
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Jean Jiang The Atonement Academy Joseph has won awards in the private school interscholastic association science competitions, placing 1st in district and 2nd in state. He plays the piano and sings in the Honor’s Choir at school. Additionally, he plays varsity football and junior varsity basketballs. He volunteers at the St. Vincent de […]
Pavan Patamalla
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Senlin Li St. Mary’s Hall Pavan has won 1st place in Novice Debate and is a Varsity State Points Holder. He has won awards as part of the robotics and engineering club and has participated in model United Nations clubs. He plays JV football and basketball. He is also a Junior Statesman of […]
Selena Ortiz
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Pratap Kumar KIPP University Prep High School Selena runs in cross country and is part of the scrabble club at school. She has won numerous scholastic honors at her school and describes herself as extremely eager to learn new things.
Diana Olshevskaya
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Alina Maloyan International School of the Americas Diana plays club tennis, is a member of the math and science club, the debate team, and the book club. She served as a Freshman Board Leader at her school and participated in the Interact Volunteer Club. She has been a part of MUNSU and CTMUN […]
Sarina Obeid
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Sunil Ahuja The Atonement Academy Sarina has competed in her school science fair, plays the piano and sings in the Honors Choir at school and in the choir at her church as well. She has been awarded superior rankings in both solo and ensemble vocal competitions. She has been in girl scouts for […]
Joseph Lucas
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Qiitao Ran John Jay-Science and Engineering Academy Joseph has competed in the science fair, winning awards in physics. He plays the trombone and is a member of the school band. He volunteers at his church as a teacher’s assistant in Sunday School classes.
Kevin Lee
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Thomas Slaga Keystone School Kevin is a member of the Spanish and the Chess Club. He plays on the varsity tennis team and the varsity golf team. He also enjoys playing the piano. He won the first grand prize at the ARASE science fair, 1st at the Exxon Mobile State Science Fair and […]
John Larrumbide
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. David Wampler Roosevelt High School-Engineering Technology Academy Jacob is a member of the Junior ROTC-in the varsity rifle team, the Riders Lacrosse team, the Technology Students Association and is in the National Honor Society. He is civic-minded and recently raised $5000 to support an orphanage in his mother’s hometown in India and he […]
Efosa Iyinbor
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Benjamin Eaton Health Careers High School Efosa-Dimitar is an active participant of the science bowl team and an online NASA Interdisciplinary National Science Project Incorporating Research and Education. He has entered UIL competitions for math, history, dictionary skills, calculator, and number sense. Efosa has also placed 1st in the ALPHA Mentathlon competition, state […]
Rebecca Garcia
May 22, 2021
Mentor: Dr. Jason O’Connor Young Women’s Leadership Academy Rebecca is the Freshman Council Treasurer, a past participant of the PREP I and II program, and the Teen Medical Academy at the Health Science Center. She has also participated in the OLLU Crime Scene Investigation Camp, National History Fair competitions, Ethno Mathematics Club and the Epigenetic […]