Student Stars

Combating Prejudice

These three sophomores at Del Norte High School, twins Lola and Sophie Bulkin and their friend Ellie Zeiler, created their own Instagram account last year, called …
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Best Version of Herself

When she was only four, Shriya Selvakumar began practicing Bharatanayam – a classical Indian dance form. Completing a 10-year study of this dance, the Bharatanayam …
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Global Outlook

Paula and Martha Contreras are lifelong Santaluz residents, and they love their neighborhood community. They attend Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, where Paula’s favorite subjects are history and …
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Teen Filmmaker

Caden Hollander, a senior at Del Norte High School who lives in the Avaron community, is a successful filmmaker. With six short films under his belt that he …
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Talented Musician

Matthew Chin, a 17-year-old senior at Maranatha Christian School, loves his high school because, he explained, “It is a small, intimate setting, and I am able to get …
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Hardworking & Humble

The language of finance and technology is a familiar one for Student Star Varun Agarwal. A junior at Del Norte High School, Varun has immersed himself in …
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Inspiration and Appreciation

Westwood Elementary School student Kai Carlson is an accomplished actor and model who also has a love of sports, music, and spending time with his family. Kai …
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School, Service, & Dance

Sameeksha Panda is accustomed to being recognized as a student star. “I have always been recognized for academic excellence and outstanding conduct since elementary school,” she …
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Young Gamer

While many teens love to play video games, not many actually design their own. Del Sur resident Max McLoughlin has done just that! A high school junior, Max …
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A Star On and Off the Soccer Field

Fifteen-year-old Diana Gracia has lived in 4S Ranch for about five years. “Everyone is really friendly. I like the way everyone smiles …
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