HSLP Class of 2008
Khadeeja Ashai, Yorktown, York High School (2009); Treasurer, Sophomore Class; Treasurer, Service Committee; Secretary, Teen Advisory Group; Historian, International Activism Club; Coordinator, Children’s Reading Program, Russell Memorial Library; Student Council Advisory Board; Model United Nations.
Mary Kathryn Atkinson, Java, Chatham Hall (2010); Sophomore Class President; Intern, Pittsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office; Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of America; Volunteer, Mike Taylor for Sheriff; Fire Department Event Volunteer.
John Barber, Fork Union, Fluvanna County High School (2010); National Youth Leadership Conference; Key Club.
Sonora Braun, Roanoke, Patrick Henry High School (2009); Class Secretary and Treasurer, Student Government; Juror, Youth Court; Representative, National Honors Society; Volunteer, Salvation Army; Volunteer, Roanoke Public Library; Volunteer, Roanoke City Parks and Recreation; National Guild Piano.
Maribel Castaneda, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg High School (2008); Spanish Honor Society, National Honor Society; Tri-M Honor Society; Honors Band; Founder and President, Debate Club; Debate Team; Extemporaneous Speaking, Forensics; Volunteer, Massanutten Regional Library.
Mitchell Caudill, Midlothian, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (2010); Sophomore Class Co-President; Debate Club; Co-Captain, Public Forum Debate Team; Co-Secretary, Club Esoterica; Model Government Club; Delegate, Governor’s School Model Congress; Delegate, Princeton Model Congress; Young Libertarian Club.
Joi Crenshaw, Glen Allen, J.R. Tucker High School (2010); Metro Teen; Key Links; Inter, St. Mary’s Hospital; Commonwealth Youth Conference for Leadership Effectiveness; A+ Honors Leadership Program at Hampton University; Future Leaders Forum for Young Women.
Martina Hairston, Roanoke, Patrick Henry High School (2009); President, Young Men and Women of Integrity; Annual Black History Soul Food Dinner; RAM House; Clean Valley Day.
Colin Harris, Marshall, Sidwell Friends School (2009); Intern, Senator Barack Obama; Intern, Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Intern, Obama for America; United States International Space Modeling Team; Founder and President, Sidwell Foreign Relations Club.
Daniel Hivick, Keswick, Oxford Washington School (2009); National Honor Society, Phi Theta kappa; Intern, VBA Director, President Gregory Mika; Founder, Virginia Music Aid; President, Piedmont Collegian Academics Society; Assembly Member, Magnus Music; Junior Volunteer Program, Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Sirisha Iruvanti, Yorktown, Tabb High School (2009); National Honor Society; Leadership Council, Model UN; Vice President, Debate Club; Committee Leader, Key Club; Section Leader, Symphonic Band.
Helen Jones, Danville, Chatham Hall (2009); Student Honor Council; Secretary, Chatham Hall Senate; Vice President, Senior Class; Admissions Office Ambassador; French Club; Model United Nations delegate; Varsity Swim Team.
Michelle Kinzer, Springfield, Annandale High School (2010); State Senate Page; Volunteer, Mount Vernon Estate; Volunteer, Adaptive Aquatics; Recipient of George Mason University Full Four Year Tuition Scholarship.
Emily Marshall, Richmond, Douglas S. Freeman High School (2010); Board Member, 100 Pounds of Hope; Peer Helpers; Key Club; Model United Nations; The Center for Government, Leadership, and Global Economics.
Richard Murphy, Chesapeake, Norfolk Academy (2010); Representative, Honor Council; Model United Nations; Assistant Director, Norfolk Academy Winter Musical; Fine Arts Association.
Nathalie Navarrete, Alexandria, T.C. Williams High School (2009); Latino Youth for Excellence; Latin American Student Society; Alexandria Youth Council; Membership Coordinator, Best Buddies; The Power of Partnerships State Conference; ESL Tutor.
David Newill-Smith, Midlothian, Math and Science School at Clover Hill High School (2010); Founder and Manager, Lakeside String Quintet; Math/Science Community Council; Richmond Metro Science Fair; Wrestling Team; Soccer Team; Quartermaster and Patrol Leader, Boy Scouts.
James Paulose, Fredericksburg, James Monroe High School (2010); Sophomore Class Vice-President; Founder and President, James Monroe Chapter, Junior State of America; Junior State of America 2008 Winter Congress; Treasurer, National Junior Honor Society; Volunteer, District Polling Station; Volunteer, Rappahannock Regional Library.
Kimberly Quick, Chesterfield, Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School (2010); Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team; National Spanish Honor Society; Representative, the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference; Secretary, Spanish Club; Tutor, Newtowne Tutoring Program; Union Branch Baptist Church Youth Usher Coordinator.
JR Riegel, Glasgow, Rockbridge County High School (2008); Founding member, International Affairs/Model UN Club; Lead Trainer, Model UN Club; Interact Club; National Honor Society; Volunteer, Boxerwood Arboretum; National Merit Commended Student.
Benjamin Ries, Roanoke, Patrick Henry High School (2009), Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology; First Viola, Roanoke Youth Symphony Orchestra; The Issue Forum; Cross Country; Boy Scouts; Vice President, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society; Youth Court; Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.
McCullough Roach, Amarillo, TX, Woodberry Forest School (2009); Board Member, Talon Art and Poetry Literary Magazine; Tour Guide, WFS; Mentor Program, WFS; International Forum; Editor and Photographer, Yearbook; Eagle Scout; Caucus; Co-Founder, Small Group Bible Study; Ropes Course Instructor, WFS; Rugby Club.
Caitlin Saloka, Forest, Jefferson Forest High School (2009); Young Democrats Club; Book Club; Marching Band Leadership Camp; Marching Band Trainer; Library Volunteer; Election Polling Volunteer.
Ladi Smith, Charlottesville, St Anne’s Belfield School (2009); Senior Class President; Leader, Community Forum; Recipient, Jefferson Book Award; Varsity basketball and volleyball; Women in Sports Award, volleyball; Member, St Anne’s Belfield School Community Service Council; Volunteer Tutor; Volunteer, Salvation Army.
Trent Smith, Williamsburg, Lafayette High School (2009); Vice President, Key Club; Student Council Association; Math Honor Society; Operation Smile; Lafayette Ledger Reporter; Varsity Basketball Team.
Christina Solebello, Louisa, Louisa County High School (2009); Louisa Marching Lions Guard; Member, Louisa's Student Organization for Developing Attitudes; Cast and Crew, LCHS Production of Cyrano; assisted in the development of promotional tools for the grand opening of the Lion Nation branch of the Uva Community Credit Union.
James Underhill, McLean, Langley High School (2009); Eagle Scout; President, Junior Class; Leadership Honors Society; National Honor Society; History Honors Society; Robotics Club.
Andrew Werner, Norfolk, Norfolk Academy (2010); Founder, Upper School Relay for Life Team; Treasurer, B'nai B'rith Youth Organization; Junior Class Vice President, Student Council; Treasurer, Red Cross Club; Environmental Protection Club.
Amber Wiley-Vawter, Check, Floyd County High School (2009); English MAC; Beta Club; Section Leader, Floyd County Band; Senior Science Club; Book Club.
Caroline Wulf, Virginia Beach, Princess Anne High School (2009); International Baccalaureate Program; Student Diplomat, 2008 NATO Azalea Festival; Creator, WHRO/Hampton Roads Partnership Model Congress Program; Intern, Congresswoman Thelma Drake; Student Representative, Partners in Education Student Advisory Board.
Kevin Xiao, Glen Allen, Maggie L Walker Governor’s School (2009); Policy Debate Captain; Founder and President, Maggie Walker Environment Club; Vice President, Club Asia; National Honor Society; Model United Nations; Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassador; Volunteer, Science Museum of Virginia; Volunteer, Special Olympics.
Emma Yackso, Charlottesville, Charlottesville High School (2009); Head of Young Volunteers, Head of Volunteer Department for Election Day, Connie Brennan for Delegate; Vice President, Young Liberals; Women’s History Month Leader; Voter Registration Club; National Honor Society; Key Club; Founder, Tutoring Struggling Students Program.
Profiles are current with the program application.
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