A graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, Babb was president of the Acts of Random Kindness and weightlifting clubs, and a member of the track and field team. She plans to major in nursing at Appalachian.

Bello is a graduate of D.H. Conley High School, where she was the swim team captain and the art historian for school’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society. She plans to major in political science with a concentration in international and comparative politics.

Brodie is a graduate of Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College. He was a youth liaison for the advisory board of Made in Durham, a community organization that facilitates conversations about racial equity and advocates for at-risk local youth. He plans to major in sustainable development with a concentration in environmental studies.

Fandel is a graduate of Independence High School, where he was on the varsity swim team. He is an Eagle Scout and describes himself as an avid activist for human rights and the environment. Fandel plans to major in theatre education.

Hill is a graduate of Charles D. Owen High School, where he headed the Student Empowerment Commission Club, was a member of the school’s book club and completed a 22-day Outward Bound course. Hill plans to major in chemistry.

Hilliard is a graduate of the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences in Asheville, where she was president of the International Thespian Society, a leader on the speech and debate team and the publicist for Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation club for empowering young women leaders to defend gender equality. Hilliard plans to major in communication studies.

Jackson is a graduate of Purnell Swett High School, where she was named all-conference in volleyball. Jackson is a certified nursing assistant and plans to major in nursing.

Mullinax is a graduate of Hendersonville High School, where he earned first place in the state mock trial team competition. He plans to major in pre-professional legal studies.

Rodriguez holds an associate degree from Burke Middle College, where she served as a parliamentarian in the school’s Student Government Association. She plans to major in communication with a concentration in public relations.

Stevens is a graduate of High Point Central High School, where she was a Youth Advisory Council member for Keep America Beautiful and served as a “breakfast buddy” for an elementary student needing help outside of traditional classroom time. She also attended the North Carolina Governor’s School for its French program. Stevens plans to major in psychology with a concentration in social science.