Mia Piedrahita, 12, has been impacted by art in many ways. From digital art to sewing, Piedrahita has an inclination towards many different art...

Luke Carter, 12, is intent on being who he is for himself. He is not afraid and does not worry about how others perceive him because the version...

Monica Simon Thomas, 12, has already made a lasting impact on her school community through leadership and involvement. She serves as the senior...

Chris Sotropa, 12, is an athlete, innovator, student, and photographer, all titles that made him a sure thing for the “18 under 18” issue....

Rileigh Ivory, 12, began her cheerleading career in the eighth grade after being begged by her best friend to join. Through five years of cheerleading,...

Matteo Meli, 11, represents the kind of well-rounded success defining The Leaf’s '18 Under 18'. Meli’s musical journey started in fifth...

Elise Wegener, 11, is an astounding example of a student who can do it all. Wegener is the owner of her own baking business, “The Frosted Flour.”...

Walter "Scott" Telford IV, 11, is an SHS student who is an inspiration to many equally well-rounded peers. He has poured effort into his academic...

All athletes at SHS strive for greatness in their respective sport. Elisa Filippi, 11, is no exception, training tirelessly to compete in triathlons,...

Oliver Erck, 10, began gymnastics at age seven for fun but later turned his interest into national level competition, placing sixth at the 2024...

On weekday mornings, while most students are still asleep, Evi Goetz, 10, and her co-founders run one of the most successful clubs at SHS, the...

Most people start their football careers as freshmen in high school, barely making JV. However the opposite is the case for Zachary Branam, 10. Branam...

For Charli Pruitt, 10, success is rooted in kindness, empathy, and being there for others. She defines it as “showing kindness to the world...

Connor Hickey, 9, is a fencer who, under the guidance of Queen City Fencing Club, is one of the top fencers in Ohio. Since the beginning of his...

Avery Moore, 9, has already made a name for herself in theater at SHS. As a little kid, Moore was inspired by watching Disney movies and seeing...