Sreenidi Bala

Hometown: Farmimgton, CT
College: Harvard
Major: Policy/Government with Minor in Education

In honor of my dad and best friend, Bala, who has taught me that everyone around us has a need we can meet, if we choose to see it.

Ava Cammarata

Hometown: New York, NY
College: Yale
Major: Biomedical Engineering

In honor of my parents - Terrie and Fabien Cammarata - who taught me to break ceilings and challenge what is possible.

Kristi Chadha

Hometown: San Jacinto, CA
College: University of California, Berkeley
Major: Biology (pre-med)

In honor of my mother - She inspires me every day to believe that no matter where you start, the possibilities are endless if you never stop striving..

Brandon Cheng

Hometown: San Marino, CA
College: Harvard
Major: Political Science & Economics

In honor of my mom, dad and grandma, who have shown me in their own ways the beauty of big dreams and the power of hard work.

Rida Karim

Hometown: Annandale, VA
College: University of Virginia
Major: TBD

*CAM FAM CLASS REP

In honor of Abdul Karim. 

Elena Klopfenstein

Hometown: Cameron, AZ
College: Stanford University
Major: Chemical Engineering

In honor of my mom, who's continual support and love taught me that compassion goes a long way; and in honor of my dad who taught me that grit and a bit of stubbornness can create impact.

Calvin Mathew

Hometown: Davie, FL
College: Stanford
Major: Bioengineering

In honor of my parents and sisters.

Braden Mathis

Hometown: Adairsville, GA
College: Yale
Major: Environmental Studies and Spanish

In honor of my grandparents, who taught me to live selflessly and love endlessly.

Varun Mukund

Hometown: Dallas, TX
College: Duke University
Major: TBD

In honor of my brother - Pranav Mukund.

Sierra Pape

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
College: Harvard College
Major: TBD

In honor of Ann and Jeff Cramer, who champion social responsibility and fiercely give back to our urban community.

Christopher Pedro

Hometown: Morganton, NC
College: Yale
Major: TBD

In honor of Dr. David Dry, the teacher who inspired me to believe in my ability to achieve anything I set my mind to and for encouraging me to be a voice, through research, for the Mayan people-my people.

Ethan Sullivan

Hometown: Miami, FL
College: Yale
Major: TBD

In honor of my mom, Ivette Motola.

Jenell Theobald

Hometown: Beaverton, OR
College: Santa Clara University
Major: TBD

In honor of my grandmother, who spent her last years taking me places, teaching me life skills, and elaborately styling my hair. I wish you could see how your hard work paid off.

Mycal Turner

Hometown: Urbana, IL
College: DePaul University
Major: Elementary Education and Teaching

In honor of Nanny Jane, Grandma Lillie, Mother and Brother.

Banks Vadeboncoeur

Hometown: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
College: Stanford University
Major: Public Policy

In honor of my dad, Tyler Vadeboncoeur, whose example inspires me to pour my heart into everything I do.

 A full list of the 2025 Finalists may be found here.