2024 Scholars
Aanya Gupta
Ronald Reagan High School
Aanya serves as the secretary and Historian of UNICEF and a part of the Voice and Latin clubs at Reagan High School. Aanya shares her passion of volunteering at the Parman Library at Stone Oak and the Kumon Learning Center.
Eduardo Saucedo
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 be a well-rounded individual.
Eliza Brinkmann
Advanced Learning Academy
As a member of the JV mariachi, Eliza stays busy with practice, competitions, and performances. Eliza also participates in tech theater and volunteers by assisting in any way at campus events.
Emily Krot
Lady Bird Johnson High School
Emily is a high achieving student who has won multiple awards ranging from Girl Scouts to sports to academia. Fluent polish and Spanish, Emily volunteers for her community in any capacity she can such as Bulverde Humane Society and Special Reach.
Faith Cruz
Health Careers High School
Faith competes in the Academic Decathlon during the school year. Faith also participated in several church activities such as religious education aid and food sale. She is a camp counselor for UTSA Camp Durango and tour guide for student orientation.
Inaaya Wali
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.
Jessica Maani
Boerne High School
Jessica is a fan of the arts, serving as a member in Region Choir, Choral, Art club and Art UIL. She is also a member of MGOCSM, Tri-M, National Junior Honor Society and Academic UIL.
Joe Hernandez
St. Philips Early College
Joe is the Student Council President at St. Phillips Early College. He has hopes to one day become a surgeon. Joe hopes that the Academy will aid in his passion of groundbreaking research discoveries. No doubt, with his hard work and determination, he will reach his dream!
Juliet Arriaga
Robert G. Cole Junior-Senior High School
Juliet spends her time as a member of the Leadership council, National French Honor Society, S2S, and HOSA. She serves as the President of the National Junior Honor Society and also plays Tennis and Volleyball.
Katelyn Santoyo
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.
Krystiana Girtman
Karen Wagner High school
Krystiana is active in the community, managing outings for disabled adults, and wrapping gifts for children in need. Additionally, Krystiana is active in school, participating in theater as a tech manager, FCCLA and cross country. Furthermore, a member of the National Junior Honor Society.
Lanae Stewart
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 Rodriguez
Alamo Heights High School
Since 7th grade, Lucas has completed in the Science Olympiad. Lucas plays the violin in he orchestra and competes in UIL, receiving high ratings in solo and ensemble. He participates in UIL Math Number Sense and is on his Track and Cross-Country team at school.
Lucas Senecal
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
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 community.
Neerja Bathla
Keystone School
Neerja spends her time between sports and other extracurricular activities. She plays volleyball and is a member of the Medical, Science Bowl, World Language French, Quiz Bowl, and Diversity and Equity Inclusion clubs. Neerja volunteers with NCL and Texas Indo-Physician Society Junior Volunteer Program.
Romina Granados
Young Women’s Leadership Academy
As a member of the Science National Honors Society, National Art Honors Society, YWLA Cardinal Senate and YWLA soccer team, Romina is active in school activities. In addition to academics, Romina has a passion for studio art and Folklorico.
Rosie Nguyen
BASIS – Shavano
Serving as the Vice President of the National Junior Honor Society, Rosie leads chapter meetings and organizes volunteer events in a range of ways. She also serves as the Student Council Secretary. Athletically skilled, Rosie plays soccer and volleyball. In her spare time, she volunteers with Red Cross.
Saajid Garza
LEE STEM Academy
Saajid plays JV tennis. He uses the opportunity to work on being a lifetime learner of the sport. Saajid has positive attributes leads him to be a positive influence to his friends, always wanting to help. This true heart of the servant his possesses will allow him to thrive in the biomedical field.
Saavri Kommera
Louis D. Brandeis High School
Saavri has been a Girl Scout since she was 8 years old, demonstrating her determination and perseverance. Aside from school academics, Saavri is a volunteer coordinator of OFA (Opt for Action) and in the Women in Power Club. She is also on the tennis team.