Student Biographies

Ava Duncan

June 20, 2025

Health Careers High School Ava Marie Duncan is a driven student at Health Careers High School with a strong passion for biomedical research, inspired by her family’s history. She consistently strives for academic excellence, embracing advanced coursework and setting high standards for herself across all subjects. Beyond the classroom, Ava has developed resilience and teamwork […]


Zoe Chen

June 20, 2025

BASIS – Shavano Jingyi has a strong interest in math and science, and she is a rising sophomore at Basis Shavano where she participates in the Science Fair Club and Science Bowl Team. Jingyi is a current member of NHS and the Mayor’s Fitness Council and is passionate about serving her community where she hopes […]


Scholar #2

June 20, 2025

Scholar Bio


Irem Bakal

June 20, 2025

Reagan High School Irem Bakal is a rising sophomore at Ronald Reagan High School. She serves as a committee member for Math Honor Society, Vice President of her HOSA chapter, and President of Student to Student (S2S) club. Irem enjoys volunteering at the library and tutoring kids after school. She aspires to become a physician […]


Inaaya Wali

June 21, 2024

St. Mary’s Hall Inaaya is in the Model UN Club, where she has learned to be a leader, team player and overall learner of policies of multiple countries. Inaaya is a member of the Fine Arts Council and Latin Club. She plays basketball and in theater at school.


Lanae Stewart

June 21, 2024

Great Hearts Northern Oaks Lanae is very active at Great Hearts Northern Oaks. She is on the Service Committee and participates in the Reading Buddies Program. For sports, Inaaya is active in Track and field and volleyball.


Lucas Senecal

June 21, 2024

TMI — The Episcopal School of Texas Lucas holds positions on the TMI Honor Council, the Latin Club, Pickleball Club, National Honor Society, Student Council and more. He has been awarded the TMI Gresham Scholarship for his entire duration at TMI.


Michael Saxton

June 21, 2024

Judson Early College Academy AT JECA, Michael is on the Robotics team and in the DnD club. He is an Eagle Scout where he is held the position of Patrol Leader, Scribe and Troop guide. His roles as an Eagle Scout has shaped how he wants to be a leader and give back to his […]


Eduardo Saucedo

June 21, 2024

Great Hearts Monte Vista Eduardo’s passion includes academics, athletics, and engineering. Specifically, Eduardo participates in club swim and the sim team at school. He holds a role on a robotics team where he is the lead builder and programmer. He has increased his engineering knowledge by obtaining an intern with A1 Engineering. He strives to […]


Katelyn Santoyo

June 21, 2024

CAST Med High School Maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Katelyn enjoys staying active in any capacity. Whether it is club volleyball, Student Council Treasurer, learning Japanese and French, furthering her Spanish and math levels, Katelyn excels in all that she does.