Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!

Axton Rios

a gentle giant with a Mind & heart that won't quit.from black holes to the sea, he's a future physicist, marine biologist, or entomologist.

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Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!

Voting for the TOP 5 ends Thursday the 16th of April at 7PM PDT
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America's Favorite Student will share their educational journey in the pages of Reader’s Digest, highlighting the power of learning and inspiring readers nationwide.

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Why They Love Being a Student

Every morning, he heads to class with genuine excitement, fueled by as deep love of learning and the guidance of his teachers. Hes loved by all and know for his caring for all. He views every lesson as a stepping stone towards his dreams. He is driven to excel and help all his friends at the same time. Hes focused on making the next discovery that he is sure will help the world in some way. Weather that be discovering a new marine life or cracking the black hole singularity code

Favorite Subject & Why

Favorite subject is science, math and band. Ax approacha science with a jazz ear, hoping to use his knowledge of music and math to help him envision black hole breakthroughs. It definitely helps that his teachers believe in his dreams and push him to towards greatness.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

As a single mom working in special education, every dollar counts. A $20,000 award would set axton up for a college of his choice to help him pursue his dreams. Hes only 12 and has the top colleges in mind. His job is to do the work and get the grades and knowledge. My job as his mother is to pave the way, ive already started saving. Any help in helping him achieve his dreams would mean the world.

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