Student Stars

Catching Waves

Torrey Pines High School freshman Ari Engel can most often be found in the ocean searching for the perfect wave. Ari has been surfing since he was nine …
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Heart-Healthy Futures

Ryan Poe and Jacob Li, a senior and junior at Torrey Pines High School, respectively, are friends who were both diagnosed with a heart condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White …
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Youth Leader

Stephen Yang, a senior at Canyon Crest Academy, has the leadership, generous spirit, and overall gumption to create a positive difference in the world. Much of his service-minded …
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Young Philanthropist

Many children today take their lifestyle for granted. Not Bella Silberstein. For the past two years on her birthday, Bella has asked her friends and family to make a …
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Math Maven

Rachana Madhukara, a 15-year-old sophomore at Canyon Crest Academy, has entered the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair for the past three years with wonderful results. In …
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20/20

16-year-old Amy Yan is a remarkable young lady. Last year, she founded a charity called Glasses for All, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that collects donated eyeglasses and then distributes …
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Finding New Solutions

When Andrew Kuang decided to participate in the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF), which took place in March of 2017 at the Balboa Park Activity …
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Environmental Trailblazer

Seventeen-year-old Sammie Dorfan and her family have lived in Carmel Valley for the past six years. “We live in the Torrey Hills community, near Sage Canyon Park,” shared Sammie, …
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Discovering Purpose

Alina Pollner is a freshman at Canyon Crest Academy and is passionate about both science and math. “I love the feeling of discovering something new, or working hard …
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Warmhearted Wunderkind

At just 11 years old, Ayana Johnson has already dedicated an impressive amount of time and energy to making a difference in the lives of others. A sixth grader …
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