Character Counts Nominations
Zach Larson
Saguaro’s Sloane Richie using faith to support her community
Saguaro volleyball player Sloane Richie has a soaring GPA, helped turn her team around and volunteered in communities near and far.2 months ago
Zach Larson
Eastmark’s Isaiah Jackson leaving footprint in school’s early stages
Four years ago, Eastmark High School in Mesa opened its doors to a new wave of students. One of the incoming freshmen back in 2019 was Isaiah Jackson.3 months ago
Zach Larson
Horizon Honors’ Liam Proctor determined to fulfill his dream
It's not typical for students to have a career set in mind before making it to college, let alone high school. Liam Proctor is an exception.3 months ago
Zach Larson
Perry volleyball’s Woodworth dominating on courts, in classroom
Perry High School libero Braelyn Woodworth has turned in academic success on top of her volleyball career.3 months ago
Zach Larson
Mountain View golf’s Kaiya De Silva takes school spirit to another level
Kaiya De Silva, a Mountain View High School senior, takes pride in helping recognize all of her Toro classmates and their contributions.4 months ago
Zach Larson
Mountain View pom captain Kayla Smith takes leadership beyond high school
Mountain View High School is historically one of the best schools in terms of athletics. The Toros' pom team is no different.4 months ago
Zach Larson
Notre Dame Prep LAX player uses experience with juvenile arthritis to help others
Andrew Roe, a senior at Notre Dame Prep, is not only a dominant lacrosse player. He's also fighting for those with juvenile arthritis.5 months ago
Zach Larson
Northwest Christian’s Noah Larson uses his faith to be best role model
Being as social as Northwest Christian's Noah Larson is has made him aware of different problems others deal with.5 months ago
Zach Larson
Rancho Solano’s Pia Sachdev uses time to paint shoes for young patients
Rancho Solano student Pia Sachdev has grown a passion for painting and customizing shoes for kids at Phoenix Children's.5 months ago
Zach Larson
Red Mountain’s Jaimie Rusnak uses sewing as a way to give back
Jaimie Rusnak has given back by turning to one of her passions out of the classroom and off the world of sports.5 months ago
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8th grader maintained school activities through virtual COVID-19 setting
Life in school has been wildly different for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. It didn't stop Hanna Macias during her eighth-grade year.1 year ago
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Mountain Ridge’s Tegan Bernard helps individuals find strength
Mountain Ridge High School's Tegan Bernard knows that not everyone can be mentored or helped in the same way.1 year ago
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Apache Junction High School’s Shantel Ortiz wants to give everyone a fair chance
Like most kids her age, Shantel Ortiz knows that her future plans can change. Job opportunities and educational goals evolve.1 year ago
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Barry Goldwater’s Kilan White uses experiences for philanthropic purpose
Most young men struggle to balance the difficult challenge of every day life, but Kilan White is not like most young men.1 year ago
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Scottsdale Prep senior Jay Robertson combines nature and nurture
There are two things 17-year-old Scottsdale Prep senior Jay Robertson loves most in this world: nature and helping people.1 year ago
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Trevor G. Browne QB Alex Rivera uses drive to find athletic and academic success
Alex Rivera stuck to his path to make the most of his high school experience athletically and academically.1 year ago
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Gilbert senior Javier Garcia gives back with his passion for running
Gilbert high senior Javier Garcia has taken their cross country and track teams to new heights, all while holding his own in the classroom.1 year ago
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Red Mountain senior Ayejah Rivera uses creativity to help community
Ayejah Rivera dedicates time to various causes in her community and athletics while keeping her academics sharp.1 year ago
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Corona Del Sol senior Kelleigh Joos overcomes challenges to help others
Kelleigh Joos has overcome a lot of challenges in her life but has learned the value in helping out others.1 year ago
Nicholas Hodell
Gilbert high school senior leads through life of service
Carson Bryce’s work ethic in the classroom and in the community have led him to become a respected leader at Gilbert High School.1 year ago
Torrence Dunham
Tucson high school senior finds new way to help kids amid coronavirus
Abigail Gahr is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and teachers in the new world of virtual communication amid the coronavirus pandemic.2 years ago
Torrence Dunham
Gold medalist figure skater helps send veterans on memorable trip
Seventeen-year-old gold medalist figure skater Lauren Kobley raised $21,000 for Honor Flight Arizona that sent 18 veterans to Washington D.C.3 years ago
Torrence Dunham
Casteel sophomore soccer player uses hands to communicate with buddy
Casteel sophomore Naomi Nyboer can’t use her hands on the soccer field, but she uses them on the sideline to impact the life of an 8-year-old boy.3 years ago
