Leah is a passionate and caring student. She takes every opportunity to help or collaborate with her peers or teachers.
Thank you for supporting Leah 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.
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
Leah loves being a student because she loves learning new things, something proven by her self-motivation to take college level classes. It is exciting for her to work through a difficult problem and find answers to questions about any subject. Her curiosity takes her far in school, and she enjoys sharing ideas and solutions with her classmates and teachers.
Favorite Subject & Why
Leah’s favorite subject is physics. Her love of science stemmed from watching Bill Nye at and early age. She enjoys the combination of mathematical and scientific concepts in that field. The logic and problem-solving skills necessary to work through physics questions make the class fun for Leah. She loves to collaborate with others and find solutions to difficult problems.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
$20,000 would support Leah in her goals of pursuing an education after high school. She would like to major in mechanical engineering. Aside from her college expenses, Leah would use the money for any travel or housing necessary for internships that will help prepare her for a career in the engineering field.
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