As a current freshman in high school, I am on the junior varsity volleyball and track and field teams. I am also a member of SADD, the yearbook club, and the Treasurer of the Senior freshman class. Outside of school, I am on a national club volleyball team called Sky Elite and a member of the local Pike Run 4-H club where I raise and show market goats. To achieve my academic goal of becoming an Architectural Engineer, I have been working hard in my academics. At the end of my seventh-grade year, I was inducted into the National Junior Honors Society. I completed my last two school years with a 4.0 GPA and I am enrolled in advanced core classes for my freshman year.

A fun fact about me is that I have started my own catering side business! I offer a variety of dessert options for parties and have also done charcuterie boards, special dishes, and more. Currently, I am in the process of creating a salsa business inspired by my grandma.

I am a junior at Rowland High School. I embody a vibrant spirit driven by my deep rooted empathy and unwavering determination. I am passionate about finding evidence based policy solutions for pressing issues and addressing global issues.

I am a junior at Rowland High School, and am a part of the IB program and the percussion ensemble. In my free time, I like to read books and play music.

I am a sophomore at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, NJ. I enjoy being a part of the debate club, newspaper, and history club at my school. I can’t wait to meet new people through LOIS and collaborate to contribute towards making a difference for the future of education!

I’m currently a sophomore at Rowland High School, and am very involved in my school community as class president and as a member of the track and volleyball team, student clubs, and more. I like to try and reach my full potential for everything by joining everything I’m interested in. With that being said, the opportunity to be a part of LOIS was very appealing to me and I’m so excited to learn with my peers in helping the education system.

I am a first-generation Mexican-American living in Kansas City. I was born and raised in Ciudad Juarez, MX until I was about six years-old. Later, my family moved to Colorado, where I lived for almost a decade. I am interested in film/digital photography and video editing. I enjoy listening to music, especially artists Leon Larregui, Zoe, and Joji.

I am a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School. I was born and raised on the tropical island of Bali, Indonesia for 13 years before moving to the U.S. in 2021. I like robotics and traveling.

Ella is a junior at California Area High School in California, PA and is a high honors student. She is a member of numerous clubs and organizations including Peer Jury, SADD, Relay for Life, Yearbook Club, Spanish Club and ABC Club. Ella also takes part in Leadership and Learning, which is a special leadership opportunity where she works and mentors younger students within the school district. She is a member of the varsity track and field team, where she has been named First Team All County for two years in a row, as well as Section Champion in the high jump in 2023. Ella has been a gymnast for 13 years, is a member of USA Gymnastics and represents California High School through high school gymnastics. Outside of school, Ella has participated in dance for 13 years, where she studies ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, acrobatics and pointe. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her three siblings, travel, and meet new people.

I’m a senior at Covina High School and a Chinese immigrant from Hong Kong, China. As of now, I have been living in LA for 7 years. A fun fact about me is that I can speak a total of four languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, English, and a little bit of Spanish. Some of my hobbies are cooking/baking, learning new languages, and playing basketball. At school, I participate in many clubs, leadership programs, and a summer internship in the medical field. My goal is to become a physician and simultaneously pursue my interest in business. I am also a student tutor at my school for peers who are struggling with their academics, which speaks to my passion for helping others and has allowed me to witness the growth of those I have helped. I’m beyond excited to be a part of the League of Innovative Students, a rare opportunity that allows me to advocate and speak up for peers around me who need extra support.

I would consider myself a bright and hardworking individual, strengthened by the love and support from my family and friends who wish the best for me. Throughout my time in high school, I have acquired various leadership positions such as serving as a Student Board Member for my school district, Vice President of our school’s Anatomy Club, Board Member of the Interact Club, Board Member of our National Honor Society Club, Design Editor of the Cardinal Yearbook, Captain of the Varsity Girls Tennis team, and player on the Varsity Girls Soccer team. Through these clubs and positions, I’ve had the opportunity to connect with my peers and gain new experiences that have given me newfound confidence and pride for all of the things I commit myself to. I plan on pursuing a career in either oncology or pediatrics as the field of medicine has been an ongoing interest in mind for several years now. In my spare time, I enjoy going on scenic hikes with my dad, playing with my dog, going to see musical productions, and spending time with my friends. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve in LOIS and I’m certain that with the guidance of my project leads, collaboration with fellow peers in LOIS, and materials provided, I will follow through with a project that benefits the educational system as whole.

I am currently a sophomore at Rowland High School. My interests include playing tennis (varsity girls), drawing, dancing, and volunteering. I also enjoy coding and designing websites in my free time. I always enjoy making new friends and I hope to expand my interests and connections.

I am a junior at Rowland High School. I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time with my friends. I’m so excited to be joining LOIS and meeting new people!

I love the New York Times’s daily Wordles and Connections (the best word games in the world)—you can always find me playing a variety of games and reading in the library. I am also an avid collector of playing cards and am always up to a round of Speed. I have been the president of Interact Club (a junior rotary club) for three years, and was awarded CJSF’s 2022-23 South Region Marian Huhn Memorial Award for my academic excellence and service to my community. In the summertime, I enjoy volunteering with my local park and recreation board to assist with summer events at the library and in the city. I joined LOIS in hopes of making positive changes in education and I look forward to meeting with everyone!

Jordan is a junior at Dover High School. He is an Honors/AP student and averages a 4.0+ GPA. He has served in student government for three years as President (2021-22) and Vice President (2022-present). He has also been in the band for six years and has been the Alto Saxophone section leader for the past two years while also playing the flute and soprano saxophone. Outside of school, he enjoys bowling in his local league and playing video games.

I am a sophomore at Fox Chapel Area High School. I play the cello, run, bake, and love math. I am excited to be a part of the League of Innovative Students and help make a change in any way possible.

Kaashvi is a passionate freshman who wants to see change being made in her community. She has many opinions and wants to make life easier for her peers, even if just creating a stepping stone for the future. She was a member of her district Student Senate in eighth grade and was a member of the student council in seventh. Other than that, she enjoys reading, playing the violin, and picking up random hobbies. She’s also very excited to be participating in the League this year!

I’m a sophomore at South Hills High School and live in West Covina, California with my mom, dad, and half-brother. I’m an editor for my school’s yearbook and love doing the design and journalism aspects of it. It’s only my second year at South Hills in yearbook, but I plan to do it until I graduate. I also do color guard which takes up a lot of my time with long and frequent practices and competitions on weekends. I’m really excited to be a part of LOIS and help my fellow peers discover and solve the issues in our school districts.

Kine is a senior at Mineola High School in Mineola, NY. Throughout high school, Kine has been involved in winter and spring track and field, National Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society. This fall, Kine will begin studying business at the University at Buffalo.

I am very passionate about feminism, education reform, computer engineering, and using my passions to create a better society. This is my second year with the League of Innovative Students, and I had such a wonderful time last year. I joined because LOIS is a place where people are actually listening to student voices and including them in all discussions, and I believe it’s the place to be if you want to be involved in the future of education.

I am a current sophomore at Fox Chapel High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My main hobbies include golf, tennis, and Indian dance, as well as spending time with family and friends, and community service. I love listening to music, as well as baking, and am so excited for this amazing opportunity to collaborate with others and positively impact education in schools.

Lizi is a senior at Norwalk High School.

I’ve always had an interest in innovating and helping others, from volunteering and teaching in my middle school robotics club to learning about biology and chemistry in my free time. My dream job is to one day be a surgeon, since I would be using technology and helping people. Now, the League of Innovative Students is a great place to follow these passions!

I am a senior at El Segundo High School, and am passionate about leadership and bettering the lives of others. I am a member of my school’s associated student body, a lifelong musician, and a three-year member of the high school swim team. I value communication, creativity, and integrity.

Nadre is in 9th grade and throughout her short time in highschool thus far, she’s found herself enjoying history class the most. She joined the marching band last summer, which was an incredible opportunity to interact with many people of varying backgrounds and be part of a very team-focused group. Outside of school, Nadre spends a lot of time reading and practicing the clarinet, which she has been playing for five years. She also has the ability to speak French.

Neil is a junior and is interested in amplifying the voices of youth in the development of education policies. He’s committed to advancing the education of all students especially those who are underrepresented including Black and hispanic people, English learners, students with special needs and low-income students. He has enjoyed working with LOIS for the past two years. Last year, he helped conduct research at his school on what drives students’ course selection. In his free time, Neil enjoys playing tennis and jamming on his guitar.

Junior | Pascack Valley Regional High School District

Junior | Rowland Unified School District

Nikolaj (He, Him) is a sophomore at Fox Chapel Area High School. He is a leading member in the Student Ambassador Team, Student Representative of Aspinwall in student government, as well as a member of the Student Engagement Council. Nikolaj dances in his school’s musicals, sings in the concert and madrigals choir, and also plays on four sports teams: Fox Chapel AA Varsity Hockey, Fox Chapel Junior Varsity Hockey (Assistant Captain), Fox Chapel Varsity Crew Club, and the Steel City Ice Renegades National Bound AA Major Hockey Club. Overall, Niko is an altruistic person who wants to improve the world we live in, by innovative education and technological practices that can be shared to all. He shows interests in computer sciences, engineering, and philosophy. In his free time, Nikolaj likes to read sci-fi or greek mythological books, build Lego sets, and relax with his cat.

I’m a junior at Northview High School and the oldest of three girls. Growing up, I saw my mom work very hard in her education and was inspired because of her. At my school, I’m in the Associated Student Body and a couple of other clubs. I find joy in helping others and love to volunteer when I can. I recently took up color guard and am very excited for the season. A few of my hobbies are baking, skating, and anything about space and anime. I love learning new information to see how it can change the community and what effect it has or will have on society and the world.

I am an IB student at my high school and my favorite subject this year is IB English. I also have three cats and am enjoying “The Hunger Games” right now as my favorite book series. I hope my experience with education can help me this year with the LOIS project I’m in!

I am a sophomore at Rowland High School and enjoy music, photography, art and learning about culture. I am very passionate about student issues and student life, and enjoy discussions about education and how the students’ environment affects our academic experience.

Shriya is a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, as well as a National Merit Semi-Finalist and an AP Scholar with Distinction. Through LOIS, she had the opportunity to speak in an invitation-only roundtable on the use of AI in education with U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. She has interests in electrical and biomedical engineering, and reads a lot during her free time.

Sophia is a sophomore at Desert View High School whose goal in life is to create change in the world that benefits the people living in it—and participating in LOIS is an exciting first step towards that!