Student Biographies
Avani Gunuganti
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Andrew Brenner, MD, PhD St. Mary’s Hall Avani is involved in many academic clubs and organizations, showing her passions. She serves as a member in Science Bowl, serves as the Student Council President, is a member in Junior state of America and is all on her school’s Debate Team.
Ava Romero
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Sherry Megerle, MSN, RN Young Women’s Leadership Academy Ava participates in the National Junior Honor Society where she volunteers both at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy and in the greater community and Medical Club. She has participated in programs such as PREP and DukeTip where she focused on Criminology and Forensics. Ava has a […]
Anusha Soni
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Harshita Gupta, PhD Northside Health Careers High School Anusha is a member of the National Junior Honor Society at Northside Health Careers High School where she has volunteered at the SA Food Bank, Book Buddies Book Sorting, and been a Youth Leader with the Alamo Asian Chamber of Commerce. She placed in the top […]
Anona Thomas
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Gregory Collins, PhD BASIS Shavano Anona attends Basis Shavano and is the club media officer for Model United Nations, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, and the Committee Outreach Manager for Colors for Coats. She spends her time playing volleyball on the Junior Varsity team. Anona also works as an assistant teacher […]
Annabel Guthrie
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Danet Bluhm, PhD, RN, MSCI, FAAN Champion High School Annabel demonstrates that she is a true team player by being a part of Track and Cross and Country reams, in addition to being a member of her Color Guard Team and Spirit Squad. Not only does Annabel represent her school athletically, but she also […]
Anja Shakocius
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Georgianna Gould, PhD LEE STEM Academy Anja attends the Lee Stem Academy. She enjoys singing for her choir, is the TEAM STEM Leader, and participates in the First Robotics Competition. She has an overall passion for STEM and problem-solving with a team.
Abigail Montemayor
August 5, 2022
Mentor: Panneerdos Subbarayalu, PhD Keystone School Abby plays club volleyball, as well as varsity volleyball with her Keystone high school team. She is active in foreign language club, dance club, and yearbook club. An active volunteer at the Food Bank, River City Church, Red Cross, and within the children’s ministry at her church. Abbey is […]
John Wells
August 4, 2022
Mentor: Hye Young Lee, PhD BASIS- Shavano John is the elected high school representative for Cyber Patriots, earning the gold division recognition in a recent state competition. In his free time, John enjoys playing video games.
Kelsey Hernandez
July 2, 2021
Mentor: Kevin Bieniek, PhD Boerne High School Kelsey competes on the varsity soccer and track team. She is involved in her school’s HOSA club, as well as in the Spanish club. Kelsey volunteers at the Hill Country Daily Bread and at the Charming Pet Rescue.
Amely Chaj
June 30, 2021
Mentor: Bernard Fongang, PhD Stevens High School Amely is the valedictorian of her class and serves as a member of the executive counseling committee, the Student Advisory Council (SAC), Student Council, Rays Program (Research Awareness Young Scholars) and the Academic decathlon team. She volunteers at her church, as well as at the San Antonio Food […]