Mica Cole is originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, but she recently graduated from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, NC. At North Buncombe, she was involved in soccer, swim team, and tennis, as well as student council, Beta Club, and mentorship … Read more

Geneva Jones is from Charlotte, NC and recently graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC. At Myers Park, she served as President of the Philosophy Club and the LEARN Club, an organization focused … Read more

Maya Resnick was born and raised in Chicago IL. She recently graduated from the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville (SILSA). During her time in high school, Maya was on the swim team, competed in culinary competitions, supported … Read more

Felix Soto hails from the east coast of the United States in Oak Ridge, North Carolina. A recent graduate of Penn- Griffin School of the Arts, He is a talented artist, accomplished student, and animal enthusiast. In addition, Felix loves … Read more

Emma’s family is originally from Quebec, but she grew up in North Carolina and attended Page High School in Greensboro. During her time at Page, Emma was actively involved in women’s soccer, the French Club, and NJROTC. In NJROTC, Emma … Read more

Xavier Lopez recently graduated from West Forsyth High School in Clemmons, NC. At West Forsyth, he was involved in sports such as tennis and soccer. Other activities he was involved in included National Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society. … Read more

Owen Dyer, a recent graduate from Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, NC (Class of 2024), was an active participant in sports such as Cross Country, Golf, and Track and Field. He also held leadership roles, serving as President … Read more

Nora O’Connell of Durham, Connecticut, is the 2024-2025 Bridge Year Fellow. She is majoring in psychology with a minor in chemistry, pursuing a pre-med track. Nora is a dedicated barista at The Meantime Coffee Co. and serves as a research … Read more