Portfolio Category: Current Fellows Profiles

Maggie McNinch is a 2022 graduate of First Flight High School on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. While at First Flight, Maggie excelled in academics, athletics and other extracurricular activities. Included among her honors are graduating as Co-Salutatorian of … Read more

Amelia Laursen is from Wilmington, NC and recently graduated from Isaac Bear Early College. While in high school, Amelia obtained leadership positions such as: Co-president of FCA and Treasurer for National Honor Society. She is a Varsity medalist in the … Read more

Sophie Dubois is from Raleigh, NC. She is a Bridge Year Fellow hoping to explore and volunteer in San Francisco. Sophie is passionate about nature. Her interests include bee keeping and furthering her knowledge about plants and places that she … Read more

  John Swinea graduated from East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, NC. While in high school, he was awarded Eagle Scout. He was also on the swim team, a cappella, and volunteered on his free time. Read about John’s … Read more

  Sonia Rao, of Morrisville, NC, graduated from Green Hope High School. She is our Bridge Year Fellow for 2021-2022. She is majoring in Journalism. She is a Chuck Stone Scholar as well as a recipient of the M.S. Van Hecke award from … Read more

Ayanna Philips, from Charlotte, NC, graduated from Merancas Middle College High School. During high school, she was involved in the National Honors Society, National Student Council, and Yearbook. She was awarded the Phillip O’ Berry Certification of Leadership, Merancas Scholar, and … Read more

Andrew McBride graduated from Cox Mill High School. He is from Concord, NC. During high school, Andrew was involved in DECA, BETA Club, and the Debate Club.   Read about Andrew’s Gap Year! Uncertainty and Excitement in the Face of … Read more