Through a partnership with the Huffman Elementary PTO, three students, Mo Narus, Skylar Berg, and Grainne Rogacki, students at South High School, started a Science Club for students at their former elementary school. They wanted to inspire young students to love science as much as they do, and provided all of the planning and supplies for […]
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Mazzy is a skilled beader. An important part of her Athabaskan culture, she wanted to teach beading to other kids, so Mazzy created a class for third and fourth-graders at her school. Mazzy helped shine a light on Indigenous knowledge and made it something desirable and important.
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Carter took initiative to complete the necessary training to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the city of King Cove’s EMS system, no small feat considering King Cove is a community located 625 miles from the “big city” of Anchorage.
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Darcy leads through teaching new Mock Trial students the processes of how American legal systems work, and has encouraged freshmen and other students to join the team this year. Darcy’s vision is to improve the West Valley Mock Trial team, and in the process help advocate for students’ rights through teaching her peers important skills […]
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With a focus on climate and the environment, Riga dedicates her spare time to projects within the Model United Nations project, gaining important negotiation skills. She also serves on the Friends of Creamer’s Field board of directors as its youngest member, and has worked at Tanana Lakes to remove invasive vegetation.
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Vianne Foster was a participant at the Association of Alaska School Boards’ Youth Leadership Institute, learning valuable skills of legislative process, advocacy, and leadership.
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Jennifer was a member of the Association of Alaska School Boards’ Youth Leadership Institute, gaining valuable skills of advocacy, legislative process, and leadership.
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Josephine (Josie) is the only Fairbanks representative for Alaska Youth for Environmental Action, or AYEA, a youth-oriented program that brings together young environmental activists from around the state to define and address environmental issues. This year, Josie is tackling the issue of food justice and food security in Fairbanks in an effort to improve sustainable […]
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Autumn was a participant in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ Youth Leadership Institute, where she gained valuable skills of legislative process, advocacy, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Sarah participated in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ annual Youth Leadership Institute, gaining valuable skills of legislative process, advocacy, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Elle was a member of the Association of Alaska School Boards’ annual Youth Leadership Institute, where participants gained valuable skills in the areas of advocacy, legislative process, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Rianne was a participant in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ annual Youth Leadership Institute, gaining valuable skills of advocacy, legislative process, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Madison was a member of the Association of Alaska School Boards’ Youth Leadership Institute, where she gained valuable skills in areas of legislative process, advocacy, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Rosie participated in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ annual Youth Leadership Institute, where she gained valuable experience in advocacy, legislative process, and peer-to-peer leadership skills.
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Madison was a participant in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ annual Youth Leadership Institute, gaining valuable skills of advocacy, legislative process, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Reed Davidson exemplifies what it means to be a role model and humanitarian for others in the community. Dedicated to helping others achieve success, Reed volunteers her time and expertise as Girdwood School’s assistant middle school debate coach, and statewide tournament judge.
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Aryana participated in the Association of Alaska School Boards’ Youth Leadership Institute, gaining important skills in areas like legislative process, advocacy, and peer-to-peer leadership.
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Dylan is a student aide in a special education classroom at West High School. His role in this classroom include supporting the teacher, one-on-one tutoring (especially in math), mentoring, socializing, and being an exceptional role model for students who often do not feel included.
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North created the ‘Hidden Parks of Anchorage’ guide, and presented it in both online and print versions while in the 8th grade. Now a sophomore, North continues his service to Anchorage through additional volunteer opportunities in the Service High Partners Club, Providence Horizon House, and in park cleanups and work days.
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Teagan is a 6th grade student at Kodiak Middle School with a job at a local doctor’s office – a bit unusual. In the school’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) program, Teagan is involved in a project to create a working rocket, hypothesizing and experimenting to hopefully lead to success. Teagan’s nominator says, […]
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