Princeton University

Reem Abdou lives in Fort Lee, New Jersey and attends Fort Lee High School, where she writes both for her school newspaper, The Fort Leeder, and a local publication, The Suburbanite. She is also a member of student council and Voice, the school literary magazine.

David Aguilar lives in Salinas, California and attends Salinas High School, where he is involved in student government. He is also the Spanish Club treasurer and a member of the California Scholarship Federation chapter at his school.

Emery Ahoua lives in Newark, New Jersey, and attends St. Benedict's High School, where he is editor-in-chief of his school newspaper, The Benedict News. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and Stand and Deliver, a public speaking club.

Valerie Briseno lives in Laredo, Texas and attends Martin High School and Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. She is a staff writer, photographer and editor for her school newspaper, The Magnet Tribune. She is also a member of the National Honor Society. 

Laura Cheng lives in Brooklyn and attends Midwood High School. She is the feature editor of her school newspaper, Argus. She is also a member of Key Club and Amnesty International. 

Wing Cheung lives in Manhattan and attends Baruch College Campus High School, where she is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The 411 Press, librarian of the school's book club, and vice-president of the American Red Cross Club. 

Gohar Chichian lives in Queens and attends the Academy of American Studies, where she writes for her school newspaper, The Academy Gazette. She is also a member of student government and Amnesty International.

Elizabeth Davis lives in Detroit and attends University Preparatory High School. She has participated in the People to People Student Ambassador Program and interned at Detroit's Legal Aid and Defender Association.  

Vanessa Flores-Maldonado lives in Los Angeles and attends Camino Nuevo High School. She is a member of the Samba Soccer Club and the school's gay-straight alliance.  

Leslie Gallardo lives in Chicago and attends Rickover Naval Academy. She tutors, runs, plays soccer and is a member of ROTC.

Maria Guardado lives in Milpitas, California and attends Milpitas High School. She is a member of her school's cross country and track teams and is also involved in Link Crew, a program where upperclassmen help incoming freshmen transition into high school life.

Sandy Jean-Louis lives in Miami and attends the School for Advanced Studies, where she is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The Tiger Times. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and vice-president of the Student Government Association. 

Anthony Kazlouski lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado and attends Sierra High School. He is arts and entertainment editor of his school paper, The Sentinel, and will soon become the paper's chief designer. He is also a member of Sierra's Art Club.

Jay Kim lives in Granada Hills, California and attends Granada Hills Charter High School, where she is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The Plaid Press. She is also a reporter for The Korea Daily, L.A. Youth and the Valley Voice. 

Stacey Menjivar lives in Hyattsville, Maryland and attends High Point High School, where she is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The Beacon. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the yearbook staff, and the mock trial team. 

Nahtahniel Reel lives in the Bronx and attends Fordham High School for the Arts. He is a member of Global Kids, a public awareness and leadership program, and lead drummer for his school's band. Before he graduates, he plans to help found a school newspaper. 

Brianda Reyes lives in Garland, Texas and attends South Garland High School, where she is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, The Colonel Tribune. She is also president of the National Honor Society and corresponding secretary of student council.

Asmaa Rimawi lives in Brooklyn and attends Al-Noor High School. She is a member of Project Reach, helped introduce the Penny Harvest to her school, and has done over 500 hours of community service. 

Ana Rivera lives in Newark, New Jersey and attends Technology High School, where she is editor of the newspaper and a member of the varsity softball team. She also plays tenor saxophone in the Latin jazz and concert bands and is an active member of her church.

Melissa Sanchez lives in Queens and attends Forest Hills High School, where she writes for her school newspaper, The Beacon. She is also manager of the literary magazine, Forest Leaves, and student body president. 

Alexandria Sharpe lives in Brooklyn and attends Fashion Industries High School, where she writes for her school newspaper, The Image. She is also an editor for the literary magazine, The Hanger, and a member of the Creative Writing Club. 

Jancey Taveras lives in Newark, New Jersey and attends Science Park High School, where he is editor-in-chief of his school's literary magazine, The Tenth Muse. He is also a member of the National Honor Society and the class council. He plans to found a school newspaper next year.

Joanne Yi lives in Los Angeles and attends the Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, also known as LACES. She is an editor for her school newspaper, LACES Untied, and, outside of school, is president of Student Adventist Leadership Training.