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

EvaDay Mechaley

EvaDay is endlessly curious, joy-filled, and big-hearted. She seeks to understand everything—and makes sure no one feels alone along the way

Quarter-Finalist

Currently 9th

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

Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 7th of May 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

In EvaDay’s words: I love being a student because learning is exciting to me. My teacher explains things in ways that make them easy to understand and helps us see problems from different points of view. I enjoy discovering new things and asking questions. I also love seeing my friends every day. We laugh, learn together, and help each other. School helps me grow, stay active, and become the person I want to be.

Favorite Subject & Why

In EvaDay’s words: My favorite subject is writing because it makes me feel happy and creative. I love typing stories on the computer and watching my ideas turn into real words. I have a lot of thoughts and imagination inside me, and writing helps me express them. It’s fun to create stories and share what’s in my heart and mind with other people.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

In EvaDay’s words: My dream is to become a teacher someday because I want to help kids learn and believe in themselves. I also want to help people who are struggling and volunteer in my community. Winning $20,000 would help my education by helping pay for school, books, and programs that help me learn and grow so I can follow my dream of helping others.

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