Portfolios

Lela French is from Asheville, NC and attended TC Roberson High School. At TC,  she was Student Body Secretary, National Honor Society Executive Council, and Captain of both her Cross Country and Soccer team. Lela volunteered at Mission Hospital and … Read more

Lucy Miller, of Boone, NC, is a high school graduate of Watauga High School. During high school, Lucy was involved in many extracurriculars. She was the President of her school’s Model UN, while playing an active role in politics and … Read more

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