1 month ago
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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3 months ago
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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5 months ago
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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8 months ago
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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10 months ago
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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12 months ago
Ice and Inspiration
Isaiah Granet, the founder of the San Diego Chill nonprofit, is passionate about hockey and wants others to experience the same exhilaration he feels when he’s out …
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1 year ago
Creative Outlet
As an incoming senior at Canyon Crest Academy (CCA), Julia Camilleri is no stranger to leadership and hard work. At the beginning of her sophomore year, she became president …
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1 year ago
Being Individualistic
Like many other teenagers, Jacqueline Fisher went through a period in her life where she felt uncertain about who she was. But unlike some, she decided to speak …
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2 years ago
Trying to Find Balance
At 11, Emily Kogan moved from New Jersey to Carmel Valley. Her favorite thing about the area is its proximity to everything. A sophomore at CCA, …
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2 years ago
Committed Club Founder
Some students volunteer merely to beef up their college applications or to fulfill their required high school community service hours, but 15-year-old Carmel Valley resident Nithya Krishnamurthy …
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