Ryder

He has the kindest soul,always wanting to help anyone in need. He always makes sure his grades are good and works hard in everything he does

Placed 18th

in their group

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Why They Love Being a Student

He loves to learn new things, hang out with his friends, be hands on in the classroom, and even though he’s 11 he’s really passionate about getting good grades and earning extra credit.

Favorite Subject & Why

His favorite subject is Science because he likes to do experiments in lab and getting to do sciences based activity time with good behavior.

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

He is the youngest of 5 kids so it would greatly support his educational goals by being able to help him pay his way on whichever path he chooses to take and the supplies that go with that.

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