Each year, we profile a group of outstanding high school seniors, culled from the many nominations sent in by you, our readers. And each year, we find it almost impossible to choose among the many extraordinary leaders, givers and enormously talented graduating teens.
But, choose we did. And, once again, the members of this year’s group know no limits in their quests for excellence and impact. They have given tirelessly of their time as mentors, tutors and sports coaches; helped families transition out of homelessness and poverty; participated in building a school in Sierra Leone; worked to prevent genocide; organized interfaith picnics; and founded an advocacy project to prevent drunken driving. They found their passions — drama, music, writing, languages, politics, business — and harnessed them to inspire others.
Just imagine what they’ll do as adults.
Taking her role(s) seriously
Quinn Lohmann
A song in his soul
Jason Aftalion
It’s all about the kids
Katherine Bernstein
Sometimes, less is more
Corinne Kentor
A real page-turner
David Shalom
Building a diplomatic resume at home, abroad
Healing others, and herself
Leah Gluck
Working toward ‘never again’
Brian Hertz
Turning tragedy into prevention
Leila Miller
Finding common ground
Jacob Cohen
Giving himself a sporting chance
Eeman Khorramian
Dual identity yields an international outlook
