Lilah Soto

Since early infancy, Lilah has had an innate desire to explore the natural world. She is incredibly kindhearted and a diligent learner.

Placed 7th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Lilah Soto 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

My child loves being a student because education and knowledge is not only powerful, but it enriches her life on every single level. Being a student allows her to build meaningful connections amongst other students, teachers, and other educators. Most importantly, my child loves being a student as she is learning that she is the future in her investment within her education is so contingent upon how impactful she can be to society later on.

Favorite Subject & Why

My child is a profound science lover. Science allows her to explore the natural world with more appreciation and curiosity. My child adores seeing the days and seasons shift and very much enjoys learning about the reasons for that.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This reward will contribute to my child’s academic future, reducing barriers for her to complete a higher education. It will also allow her to be less restricted when pursuing her educational interests as the support can be very supplementary regarding any financial gaps.

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