Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Claire represents every girl who wants to follow their passions without limits. She is genuinely kind and a great friend.
Help your favorite student appear in Reader's Digest and take home $20,000!
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.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Claire loves learning when teachers bring creativity into the classroom. Creative teachers make learning feel more like fun and discovery than work. Claire has a gift for music and loves musical theatre, which helps her remember ideas through rhythm and storytelling. She also loves playing ringette, where teamwork, friendship, and encouraging each other are just as important as the game. Watching Bill Nye videos in class helped her see that science can be exciting and fun.
Favorite Subject & Why
Claire especially enjoys science because it encourages curiosity and discovery. She loves asking questions about how things work and exploring ideas in creative ways. Her love of music and musical theatre helps her connect ideas through rhythm and patterns. Seeing science explained in fun and engaging ways, especially through Bill Nye, helped her realize that learning can feel like exploration rather than memorizing facts.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Claire would use the $20,000 toward pursuing a degree in musical theatre and supporting her education. It would help cover programs and opportunities that allow her to continue learning and growing, while balancing her love of performing with activities like playing ringette and being part of a team.
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