Student Biographies
Matthew Leonard
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Georgianna Gould, Ph.D. Saint Mary’s Hall Matthew is a member of the Model UN Club and the Science Bowl Club. He serves as a student ambassador for perspective students interested in attending his school. He is also a member of the ISAS Arts Festival Planning Committee, the Young Conservatives Club and the Junior Statesman […]
Sieon Kim
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Nu Zhang, Ph.D. Keystone School Sieon is a member of the Model UN Club, the Video Club, the Spirit Club, the Spanish Club, the Literary Magazine Club and is the Junior Editor for the Yearbook. She is an Advisory Class Leader and a Student Council Representative. She is also a member of the Youth […]
Nicolas Garza
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Danet Lapiz Bluhm, Ph.D Central Catholic High School Nicolas is a Boy Scout and is part of the National Hispanic Institute. He is a member of the JROTC serving as the Guidon Bearer, platoon sergeant and platoon leader. He also participates in the Chaminade Guard Drill Team and is active in athletics. Nicolas is […]
Emily Garcia
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Jennifer Potter Ph.D., M.P.H. Young Women’s Leadership Academy Emily is a member of NJHS and serves as the YWLA Medical Club Historian. She has consistently participated in both history and science fairs; being awarded the 2nd grand prize at the Alamo Regional Junior Academy. She volunteers her time at Haven for Hope.
Kyler Finnell
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Patrick Ramsey M.D. Young Women’s Leadership Academy Kyler is a member of NJHS and of the YWLA Medical Club. She serves as Student Council Class Representative and is also the Secretary for her class. She actively participates in Gamma Sigma and is a member of the All-Star Cheer Squad.
Alexis Corral
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Alvaro Gerardo Moreira M.D. Basis San Antonio Medical Center Alexis is a member of the American Red Cross Club, the BASIS 90’s Club and the Yearbook Staff. She is active in athletic programs, serving as a member of the volleyball team, the basketball team and the softball team.
Evan Berkowitch
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Darpan Patel, Ph.D. Keystone School Evan serves as a Student Council Representative, functioning as the organization’s marketer. He has consistently competed in Science Fair and is a member of the Academic World Quest Member, as well as serves as a Model UN Delegate. He is active in athletics and is a member of both […]
Abdullah Baghdadi
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Marcos Restrepo, M.D. Basis San Antonio Medical Center Abdullah is a member of the NJHS and the Speech and Debate Club at his school. He has been involved with a Destination Imagination team, where students foster creativity in science, math and engineering. He volunteers with the Red Cross Club and serves on the Alamo […]
Janelle Arnold
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Borries Demeler, Ph.D. Young Women’s Leadership Academy Janelle has been an officer in the Science Club for the past 3 years, is the freshmen class president and the NJHS vice president. She volunteers with the conservation program at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center and with Kym’s Kids. Janelle has competed and placed in the Junior […]
Kevin Alvarez
June 30, 2020
Mentor: Yidong Bai, Ph.D. Harmony Science Academy Kevin is a member of the College Readiness and Leadership Program at his high school. He has an interest in mechanical engineering and serves as a mentor for younger students in the robotics club. He is also actively involved in the HOSA club.