Character Counts Nominations
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Paradise Valley’s Caden Becker transforms football adversity into commitment to healthcare
Paradise Valley High School senior Caden Becker uses past adversity on the gridiron to make a difference in the medical field.7 days ago
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BASIS Phoenix senior Tanay Naik finding innovative ways to fight for environment
BASIS Phoenix senior Tanay Naik has taken his passion for the environment and his innovation skills to make a difference in different ways.14 days ago
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Corona Del Sol’s Aidan Odom passionate about teaching after overcoming difficult upbringing
Corona Del Sol's Aidan Odom overcame a difficult childhood to reach where he is, a state championship-winning wrestler set to attend college.22 days ago
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Thunderbird High School senior Kayla Madsen on track to keep serving
Thunderbird High School senior Kayla Madsen's goals are clear. She has been accepted to Arizona State University to pursue a nursing career.1 month ago
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Paradise Honors High School’s Addison Seabaugh has a picture of how to uplift others
Addison Seabaugh has a good picture of where she wants to go and what she wants to do in her professional life.1 month ago
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Chaparral High School pitcher, Princeton commit Ryan Penney uses baseball to uplift others
Chaparral pitcher and Princeton commit Ryan Penney enters his senior season with expectations.2 months ago
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Westwood High School’s Kate Anderson juggles leadership in the pool and Unified Sports
Westwood High School's Kate Anderson might be surprised she's a senior now. But in her busy schedule of activities and athletics, it's clear that falling into new passions and leading comes naturally.2 months ago
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Arcadia student awarded 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.11 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.12 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.10 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.12 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years ago
