Malachi is in 8th grade and has been on the honor roll every year. He is in the choir and volleyball and is loved by all his teachers.
Thank you for supporting Malachi 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
He loves learning new things. School is hard for him socially so he really just focuses on academics. Even when the assignment is complete he will go online and research more because he just loves having as much info as possible. He has some great teachers that have really helped build his confidence. He knows that good grades equal a good future and he is excited to advance every day.
Favorite Subject & Why
Math is his favorite with science as a close 2nd. Math has always came naturally to him so it’s easy and he likes coming up with the answer when nobody else can figure it out. He loves science because there is such a wide range of things to learn so it never gets boring. Learning how and why things work has always been of great interest to him.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
We are a low income family so college isn’t going to be possible without scholarships and grants. This would give him a great head start on college savings and make him feel more secure about his future.
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