Character Counts Nominations
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Arcadia senior wins 2024 Character Counts Scholarship
Arcadia's Aani Nagaiah on Wednesday night was presented as the winner of the 2024 Character Counts scholarship courtesy of Parker & Sons.2 months ago
Vincent DeAngelis
Arcadia’s Aani Nagaiah inspires people through music, sports and research
Aani Nagaiah is a senior at Arcadia High School who volunteers, plays three different sports and is even a nonprofit owner.3 months ago
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UMKC track commit Naomi Malone has a plan to help others
University of Missouri-Kansas City sprinter commit Naomi Malone has a clear picture of her future, even if the present might be a tad busy.5 months ago
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Gilbert Classical Academy senior thrives on keys, track and volunteer work
Regan Birk has had an impact in his community through many different facets before he looks ahead to the transition to college next summer.2 months ago
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Casa Grande sophomore making most of his time on and off basketball court
Casa Grande Union High School sophomore Phinneas Linehan aspires to make it on the basketball court with law school on his radar.4 months ago
Damon Allred
Heritage Academy’s Abby Dirks works hard to be a good example for all
Abby Dirks knows what it means to be a leader on and off the court. She understands the big picture and her place in it.5 months ago
Aaron Schmidt
Campo Verde’s Addison Gavigan spreads positivity, overcomes academic adversity
Addison Gavigan might don a 3.20 GPA as a senior at Campo Verde High School, but there's more to her academic career than the eye can see.5 months ago
Aaron Schmidt
Red Mountain’s Matt Hamilton faces adversity, leads with purpose
At Red Mountain, Matt Hamilton has faced adversity throughout his running career. Despite his challenges, he remained a leader off the track.6 months ago
Aaron Schmidt
ALA Ironwood’s Braxton Henderson impacting community at young age
As a student, business owner and varsity baseball star, ALA Ironwood's Braxton Henderson has had quite the high school experience.6 months ago
Zach Larson
Notre Dame’s Andrew Roe named Arizona Sports and Parker & Sons Character Counts winner
Notre Dame's Andrew Roe was diagnosed with a form of juvenile arthritis just two years ago and has turned the obstacle into something more.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
