Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
Richie has a profound respect for academics and what they can do for a child’s mind! He brings engagement, respect, and fun to the classroom
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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.
Learn MoreWhy They Love Being a Student
Richie finds school, math and science in particular, so interesting. It’s cool to see how an equation finds an answer you didn’t think it could find!
Favorite Subject & Why
Science and math! Because, they are so interesting to him. He enjoys puzzles that need to be solved, challenges that need to unfold, and the opportunity to find new solutions that haven’t been discovered!
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
Richie is so very brilliant and from day one, has desired to become a rocket scientist. If he were to receive the award, he would like to use it towards the tuition at the university of his choice!
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