Student Biographies
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!
Hania Naqvi
June 20, 2025
BASIS – Shavano Hania attends Basis Shavano, where she is an active member of the debate team, HOSA, and DECA. Outside of school, she practices Taekwondo and is a second-degree black belt. Additionally, Hania volunteers at her mosque. In her free time, she loves playing board games with her family and reading.
Conner Moore
June 20, 2025
International School of the Americas Conner is a naturally curious individual who loves exploring new ideas, asking thoughtful questions, and uncovering how things work. Conner is deeply mindful of others, bringing empathy and intention to how he listens, connects, and engages with the people around him. Conner’s curiosity drives growth, while his mindfulness brings presence […]
Sragvi Madishetty
June 20, 2025
Reagan High School Sragvi attends Ronald Reagan High School, where she acts as a committee member of Mu Alpha Theta and Vice President of the Astronomy Club. She is also a competing member of HOSA, DECA, and math/science UIL. Along with being an ambassador of the Mayor’s Fitness Council, she enjoys volunteering at the Parman library and Kumon to help her […]
Ariana Lugo-Beltre
June 20, 2025
Cornerstone Christian Schools At Cornerstone Christian Schools, Ariana is an active member of the CUFI Club, Chess Club, and National Junior Honor Society. She is passionate about genetics and pediatrics, inspired by her love for science and helping children. With goals of becoming a pediatrician and opening her own clinic one day, she is excited […]
Yash Kesar
June 20, 2025
Great Hearts Northern Oaks Yash Kesar is a high school student at Great Hearts Northern Oaks. Yash loves to read, swim, play guitar, and play piano. Yash also loves learning about Biology!
Scarlette Hong
June 20, 2025
Medina Valley High School Scarlette Hong is a rising sophomore at Medina Valley High School. Her favorite classes are Symphonic Band, Health Science, and American Sign Language. Scarlette enjoys playing with her cats, reading books, and looking up articles about mental health in her free time.
Sophia Green
June 20, 2025
San Antonio Christian School Sophia Elyse Green is an upcoming sophomore at San Antonio Christian School (SACS), where she plays varsity basketball, serves as a chair on the student government ministry committee, and participates in theatre at SACS. Sophia is also passionate about music and has been playing piano for six years with Stone Oak […]
Victoria Gass
June 20, 2025
Antonion College Preparatory School A High Honor Roll Student at Antonian College Preparatory High School, Victoria Gass is passionate about science and medicine and plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biology. A standout athlete, she plays competitive softball and is a pitcher on the Varsity team, helping secure the 2025 District Champion title […]
Ixchel Fernandez
June 20, 2025
John Jay Science and Engineering Academy Ixchel is a student at John Jay SEA. She is currently class president for the Class of 2028. Ixchel is a part of various clubs such as biotech and journalism. She really enjoys running track, photography, and her science classes.