Sangwook Kwon, 12, sees the world from a different perspective. As a photographer, he aims to capture the world as he sees it—constantly in motion. His photography journey was inspired by a recent SHS...

Mia Piedrahita, 12, has been impacted by art in many ways. From digital art to sewing, Piedrahita has an inclination towards many different art styles. She also enjoys science, history, and literature,...

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 of himself that he shows is the only version of him that...

Monica Simon Thomas, 12, has already made a lasting impact on her school community through leadership and involvement. She serves as the senior class president, a National Honor Society (NHS) leader, and...

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

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, she grew her confidence and became a leader that...

Matteo Meli, 11, represents the kind of well-rounded success defining The Leaf’s '18 Under 18'. Meli’s musical journey started in fifth grade at the school’s instrument fair, where he chose the...

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.” Wegener began her business just over a year ago by...

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 career while managing a prosperous tennis record, a passion...

All athletes at SHS strive for greatness in their respective sport. Elisa Filippi, 11, is no exception, training tirelessly to compete in triathlons, a unique sport that requires excellence in not one,...

Oliver Erck, 10, began gymnastics at age seven for fun but later turned his interest into national level competition, placing sixth at the 2024 Eastern National Championships. Today, he competes as a level...

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 Fellowship of Christian Athletes—also known as FCA. Goetz...