Addison Williams

Addie is a hardworking student who loves math, science, and fantasy books. She’s a kind friend, creative artist, pianist, and great teammate

Placed 6th

in their group

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Why They Love Being a Student

Addie loves being a student because she truly enjoys learning and challenging herself. She especially loves math and science and gets excited about discovering how things work. Reading fantasy books is one of her favorite ways to explore new ideas and use her imagination. She also enjoys sharing what she learns with classmates and helping others understand new concepts. Being a student gives Addie the chance to grow, be creative through art and music, and be part of a supportive community.

Favorite Subject & Why

Addie’s favorite subjects are math and science because she loves solving problems and discovering how the world works. She enjoys the challenge of figuring things out and the excitement of learning something new. A recent trip to Costa Rica made her love science even more—she was fascinated learning about the different animals and ecosystems she saw there. Math lets her think logically and challenge herself, while science fuels her curiosity about the natural world.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

Winning $20,000 would help support Addie’s educational goals by giving her more opportunities to learn and explore her interests. It could help provide books, educational programs, and experiences that deepen her love for math, science, and reading. It would also support activities that encourage her creativity and help her continue growing as a student. She really wants to participate in a program to help protect sea turtles in Costa Rica and would like tutoring to learn to speak Spanish.

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