Karissa Carr

Hunter is an extremely bright student that some teachers refer to as their walking encyclopedia. He has been top of his class every year.

Placed 13th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Karissa Carr in this year's competition. Your participation made a huge impact for The Planetary Society and their mission to inspire curiosity and help shape the future of space exploration for everyone.



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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

Hunter loves a challenge and learning something new. He takes so much pride into telling people all about subjects that he knows in great detail.

Favorite Subject & Why

Hunter loves social studies. He loves learning about the past. Sometimes, I say that he should have been born in a different era.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

$20,000 would help to pay for college and/or supplies. Hunter has changed his mind a few times, but has mentioned wanting to be a Marine biologist and yearns to discover a new animal in the ocean and name it one day.

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