Age: 15

Hobbies: Skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking and biking.

What they want to learn more about: I am interested in counseling for children and social work.

Favorite book: Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Inspirational quote they like: “If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.”

If they were a plant: Winterberry
If they were an animal: Squirrel

Age: 15

Hobbies: Pottery, reading novels, and walking my dog. Surfing and swimming at the beach in the summer as well as rock climbing year round. Hanging out with friends

What they want to learn more about: I would like to learn more about law enforcement because I am passionate about the justice system and helping others. I also have become interested in fire fighting and emergency medical services. I think these professions are very well suited to my personality and I feel like I can make a huge impact on my direct community.

Favorite book: Anything by Casey McQuinston

Inspirational quote they like: For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. Ifonly we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman

If they were a plant: Lily Pad
If they were an animal: German Shepard

Age: 15

Hobbies: Crochet, drawing, volleyball, talking/socializing, crafts

What they want to learn more about: I would love to learn more about social working and psychiatry, this is because I always have felt an emotional connection to helping people reach their goals.

Favorite book: The Handmaid's Tale

Inspirational quote they like : "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchill

If they were a plant: Sunflower
If they were an animal: Mantaray

Age: 16

Hobbies: Art and learning Japanese

What they want to learn more about: Teacher because I want to be able to give kids a favorite teacher they feel safe going to, that I never really had. Peace Corps because I want to help people in need, and getting active in helping people can feel fulfilling for me.

Favorite book: Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Inspirational quote they like: “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” -Victor Hugo

If they were a plant: Monstera Deliciosa
If they were an animal: Raccoon

Age: 16

Hobbies: I love to read, sketch, travel to new places, listen to music,watch movies, try new things and overall just have fun!

What they want to learn more about: The two helping careers I want to learn more about would be aPediatrician and an Architect. The reason I am very interested in wanting to be a Pediatrician is because I want to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families during challenging times. Having experienced similar struggles myself, I understand the importance of compassionate care and the aim to provide best possible support to those in need. Another Career path I'm also interested in would be, being an Architect. I have always found the process of bringing my imaginative creative ideas into life very interesting. Having the ability to transform my imaginative concepts into physical structures inspires me alot and I am very eager to design spaces that people can experience and enjoy!

Favorite book: The Fault in Our Stars 

Inspirational quote they like: "Just keep swimming" - Finding Nemo
"I know one thing: wherever we go, this family....is our fortress" -Avatar The Way of Water

If they were a plant: Hibiscus Flower
If they were an animal: Panda

Age: 15

Hobbies: I play chess and love it. Also play other board games, pickleball, draw and go for a stroll.

What they want to learn more about: Counseling - as this helps people, emotionally as well as physically
Medicine - as this can help heal sick people and have them lead a fulfilling life

Favorite book: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series
Inspirational quote they like: A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new -Albert Einstein

If they were a plant: Cactus
If they were an animal: Chameleon