Hannah spent three months in India helping disadvantaged orphans. From this deeply moving experience she now understands how inequalities play out in her own community, state, nation and world. She teaches others how the power of an individual can make a difference.
This winter Dimond and South High hockey teams asked players and their fellow students to donate goods and funds to Brother Francis Shelter as a part of their scheduled hockey game. They raised nearly $5,000 and donated more than 1000 items.
Bailey has overcome many challenges in her life. She uses her experiences to mentor other teens who suffer from depression and anxiety. She doesn’t let her health problems get in the way of her extensive community service with HOPE worldwide.
Naasha is a leader in helping others reach their potential in STEM programs. She is a member of a robotics team that provides outreach to the community. She loves to dance and participates weekly in the Unangan Dance Group.
Konaa is a member of the Anchorage Maker Space Robotics Program where he leads outreach programs to teach the community about STEM activities. He is also a dancer and drummer in the Unangan dance group.
Baahii is a member of a robotics team where he leads an outreach program to teach the community about STEM programs. He is also part of a Native dance group where he revitalizes his culture and language.
Michael has volunteered with the Arctic Winter Games, Salvation Army, Love Inc. and Food Bank of Alaska. In addition to volunteering for school activities he also mentors a kindergarten student.
Jamal helps elders in his small village of Kotlik. There are no roads and people have to walk to get from here to there. Jamal picks up elders in his 4-wheeler and takes them where they need to go.
Kiara spent a year abroad in China and now helps students back home with learning about exchange student programs. By sharing her experiences of living, traveling and going to school in another country she inspires her peers to seek a global cultural education.
Port Graham Student Council put together fundraisers so their school could have art classes. Middle and high school students lead the younger students in bi-monthly art projects, which creates strong relationships within the community.
Brianna is dedicated to educating her community about childhood cancer. In honor of her close friend who passed away she coordinated a fundraiser and collected more than $1,400 for the community.
Conor is a corporal in the Marines JROTC where he is an example for his peers that setting goals is a positive step in achieving success. He is also an active member of North Star Youth Court where he serves as an attorney, board member, PR person and ethics council member.
Jack has a passion for hockey. When he saw that his local rink was in need of improvements, he decided to make it the focus of his Eagle Scout service project. He designed, constructed and installed a trophy case for the Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center in Eagle River.
Hannah is a member of North Star Youth Court where she’s taken many cases and helped with fundraising. She trained for Conflict Resolutions and Alternatives to Violence – Alaska, which will help her serve as a youth court attorney and mediator.
Zachary is an active member of North Star Youth Court where he serves as Chief Judge and as a board member. This year he successfully negotiated a challenging situation. Zach showed outstanding leadership skills and used his training in mediation to achieve this outcome.
Jivan has volunteered hundreds of hours for Fairbanks programs that improve the lives of youth. His work with Fairbanks Prevention Coalition aims to stop underage drinking. As president of North Star Youth Court he helps his peers make better choices. He started a program called Kick-It-Kids, which applies the principles of Tae Kwon Do to help youth build a foundation of respect for themselves and othe
Carrie helps in raising awareness of the risks of e-cigarettes. She played a big part in the making of an e-cigarette prevention short film from developing the characters to brainstorming the script.
Michael spent approximately 500 hours volunteering with his church to replace an unsafe staircase. The new stairs provide safe access for community members who use the church’s resources.
The Vinyl Floors, a four-person band, plays at community events around Anchorage from the Mayor’s inauguration to the Earth Care Jamboree. They have released a CD and are a positive example for young people.
