Members

Julia Cox

Senior, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
Community Service, volleyball, percussion.

When I am 30 I will be...
working as a social psychologist in a major city and traveling the world conducting research.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
eliminate bigotry. People need to cast aside preconceived notions and approach others with respect and understanding.

If I were an animal I would be...
an octopus! With eight limbs the octopus can effectively juggle many things just like I do.

Jonathan Esquina

Junior, Wichita North High

Hobbies/Interests
Basketball, music, writing, running, reading and music.

When I am 30 I will be...
working in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita as a neurosurgeon.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
resolving various issues that lead to mass incarceration in the US. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a beaver because they never give up and are very determined in completing their mission. 

Hannah Piros

Senior, Maize

Hobbies/Interests
Debate, forensics, volunteering, traveling, spending time with friends and family.

When I am 30 I will be...
practicing law.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
to deconstruct society's sexist tendencies towards women.

If I were an animal I would be...
a cheetah because they have the willpower to remain determined and possess an intrinsic drive.

Amanda Branom

Sophomore, Maize

Hobbies/Interests
Debate, scholar's bowl, trap shooting.

When I am 30 I will be...
giving back to my community by participating in local government.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
gender norms, because I don't see why people are expected to be something from the moment they are born.

If I were an animal I would be...
a penguin because I really like the cold.

Aenya Richards

Junior, Maize

Hobbies/Interests
Reading, volunteering, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

When I am 30 I will be...
 successfully working at an architecture or engineering firm.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be....
inequality between races.

If I were an animal I would be...
a dolphin because they have fun, like to be in groups, and are smart animals.

Meredith Herter

Junior, Maize

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy playing tennis, running, reading, doing DIY projects, playing with my dogs, and spending time with my loved ones.

When I am 30 I will be...
participating in my local government and hopefully happy.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be....
to make sure that every child has an opportunity for an adequate education.

If I were an animal I would be...
a panda because they spend most of their day eating bamboo and sleeping. They also can climb trees and swim and plus they are adorable!

Maitri Ajmera

Junior, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Debate/forensics, Model UN, politics.

When I am 30 I will be...
finished with law school and will be working somewhere in either New York City or London.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...

making the world a more inclusive place for everyone regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a lion because they sleep all day but roar and eat when they need too :)

Dominic Bann

Senior, Kapaun Mt. Carmel

Hobbies/Interests
Football, powerlifting, music, video games, and computers

When I am 30 I will be...
living in a large city with a job in computer science or cyber defense.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
to have society and government be more intent on protecting the environment and its resources.

If I were an animal I would be...
a giant squid because I would be able to explore the deep ocean and go places which no human has gone before.

Natalie Behzadpour

Junior, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
making gopro videos, watching tv shows, playing in band, shopping, and studying sciencesss.

When I am 30 I will be...
Living near my brothers/family and working as a doctor in a cool city.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
that there was no hate in it.

If I were an animal I would be...
A dog because they're chill.

Benjamin Brake

Junior, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
reading and lifting.

When I am 30 I will be...
living the dream. 

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
The abundance of violence.

If I were an animal I would be...
a grizzly bear. 

Sabrina Bui

Junior, Wichita South

Hobbies/Interests
Drawing, makeup, fashion, reading news stories.

When I am 30 I will be...
helping others through psychiatry or social work, as well as being an active member in the community.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
equality for everyone, regardless of social status, race, sexual orientation, etc.

If I were an animal I would be...
a wolf because I always protect the ones closest to me and provide for others.

Priscila Castaneda

Sophomore, Wichita North

Hobbies/Interests
Music!

When I am 30 I will be...
pediatrician.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
abuse of all kinds.

If I were an animal I would be...
a fox.

Kieler Christopherson

Senior, Campus

Hobbies/Interests
Arts & engineering.

When I am 30 I will be...
a United States Air Force Pilot, with a stable household and family living happy, with set goals for the future, striving for more success and gaining more knowledge.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
to bring everyone together without any conflict and for everyone to get along. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a raven.

L'Exus (Lex) Dallas

Freshman, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Reading, Shopping, Traveling, Orchestra(Violin), Basketball.

When I am 30 I will be...
a successful Neurosurgeon.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
to stop all violence, especially gun violence, around the world and to simply make the world a peaceful place to live.

If I were an animal I would be...
a snow leopard because they remain calm and quiet until they are bothered.  

Isabella Do Orozco

Junior, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy playing tennis, participating in my school's musical, traveling, singing, volunteering, and spending time with the people I love. 

When I am 30 I will be...
working a steady job that I enjoy and am passionate about

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
the way people treat each other; I want everyone to see each other as equals and not be separated by things like sexual orientation, gender, class, or religion.

If I were an animal I would be...
a lion because they're my favorite animal and they're really cool

Caroline Duarte

Sophomore, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
Reading, photography, volleyball, digital art, and all things Taylor Swift.

When I am 30 I will be...
living in a big city working in marketing for a big company.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
there would be no hate in it.

If I were an animal I would be...
I would be my black lab Mack because I would get to be with my family all day and no one is loved more than Mack.

Javante Ewing

Senior, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Hanging with friends and watching movies.

When I am 30 I will be...
a computer engineer.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
how we educate the majority population.

If I were an animal I would be...
cheetah.

Amarah Gilmore

Freshman, Wichita Northeast Magnet

Hobbies/Interests
Movies, spending time with friends and family, dancing, listening to music.

When I am 30 I will be...
a lawyer (what kind I don't know yet) at a law firm owning parts of my practice. I will be happy stable and making differences through my career. I will be heavily involved in the community as well.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
the lack of inclusion whether that be of race, gender, religion. Not just that but the inclusion of ideas and change as well.

If I were an animal I would be...
an elephant because of the way they carry themselves. They are wise and the natural leaders of nature. They are the biggest land animals but yet carry themselves with such grace and poise.

Hannah Harpel

Senior, Kapaun Mt. Carmel

Hobbies/Interests
Computer programming, hanging out with friends, and watching movies/TV shows.

When I am 30 I will be...
hopefully financially stable, living my best life.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
eliminating prejudice.

If I were an animal I would be...
a pug because they are cute.

Jarod Hudson

Freshman, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Reading, writing, listening to music, watching "RuPaul's Drag Race," and learning languages.

When I am 30 I will be...
probably paying off student loans with money I earn from a career that makes me happy to wake up every morning.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
how little compassion some people can have for others, especially for those with so little in terms of money and power in society.

If I were an animal I would be...
a snake of some sort. Not many people like me at first, but they tend to put up with me until I either choke them to death or we become best buds.

Seenu Madhaven

Senior, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Debate, bicycling, tennis, reading.

When I am 30 I will be...
an engineer at a tech company in California.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
providing access to quality education for all children.

If I were an animal I would be...
a giant panda because they are peaceful and carefree.

Caitlin Mattar

Sophomore, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy playing tennis, participating in my school's musical, traveling, singing, volunteering, and spending time with the people I love. 

When I am 30 I will be...
doing something I love while helping others.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
conflicts among people and countries. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a kitten because they are always happy, playful, and loving. 

Junior, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
I love to explore new foods and restaurants, hang with friends and family, and play sports. I also like watching sunsets and playing with dogs.

When I am 30 I will be...
enjoying life and seeing the world! 

If I could change something about the world it would be...
More love, less hate

If I were an animal I would be...
a dove.

Jacob Villa Jr.

Junior, Bishop Carroll Catholic

Hobbies/Interests
Art, playing video games, Netflix, etc.

When I am 30 I will be...
philanthropist, etc.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
The state in which some youth live.

If I were an animal I would be...
a dog.

Malachi Watson

Junior, Andover

Hobbies/Interests
musical theatre, singing, dance, and yoga.

When I am 30 I will be...
either in New York in the company of a Broadway show, traveling on a national tour, or originating a role in an off-broadway workshop.

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
wealth distribution because no one should be sitting on money that could feed the masses.

If I were an animal I would be...
a dog. 

Bria Webb

Sophomore, Wichita Northeast Magnet

Hobbies/Interests
Orchestra (Cello), mock trial, conspiracy theories, non-fiction books, and interior design.

When I am 30 I will be...
in California working as a criminal defense lawyer. I plan to start my own law firm sometime, so by 30 I could potentially have my own. 

If I could change one thing about the world it would be...
to make people more accepting of other. I would love if more people could disregard one's race, religion, appearance, political beliefs, etc, and be open to accepting someone and taking the time to get to know them. I fight for equality among EVERYONE and attempt to have people put aside their assumptions about someone.

If I were an animal I would be...
an American Goldfinch bird because of how beautiful they are. They are one of the only yellow birds and are somewhat rare to find. I would also just like flying and having the freedom that a bird has.

Addison Willet

Senior, Wichita Collegiate

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy fencing, debate team, and playing chess.

When I am 30 I will be...
graduated with a science degree, hopefully doing research.

If I could change anything about the world it would be...

If I were an animal I would be...
a wolf because the wolf represents the strength of a united front while still acting as an individual.

Kristin Woodruff

Junior, Maize

Hobbies/Interests
I enjoy volunteering with the elderly & also at Wesley Medical Center. 

When I am 30 I will be...
a surgeon in the US Air Force. 

If I could change anything about the world it would be...
to give third world countries better access to necessary medical care such as vaccines & regular check-ups to ensure good health. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a lynx or other big cat because they're fast, cunning, & they look cool. 

Masha Yakubovich

Sophomore, Wichita East

Hobbies/Interests
Volleyball, debate, forensics, spending times with friends/family, and traveling.

When I am 30 I will be...
starting a family and happy with my career that will involve helping people in some way. 

If I could change anything about the world it would be...
to make everyone listen and take in what others have to say. 

If I were an animal I would be...
a leopard, because they are strong and graceful but can also get what they want with no problem all while being a beautiful animal.