Winner will appear in Reader's Digest, tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye, and win $20,000!
He is in the top 2% of his class. Voted Band Vice President. A First priority leader for Christians at his school. Well rounded young men!
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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
Wyatt loves being a student because he loves to learn. He knows that learning is the basis for knowledge, and is our freedom. Wyatt has loved to learn since he was a toddler. At the age of one he could spell his name. From the start he was drawn to history. He soaked up everything he could. Wyatt also loves being a strong leader as a student in all of his classes. As a student he has enjoyed meaningful relationships he has made with countless teachers. He takes pride in being a good student.
Favorite Subject & Why
As a high schooler Physics, because it challenges him to think differently. Before high school Wyatt was ,(and still is) a history guy. He just had a passion, and true excitement to learn anything about history. Wyatt was blessed with a gift for learning, we don't all have this. Learning was so natural for him ,until he started Physics. He now has a respect , and love for it. It has opened up how he thinks, and processes things.
How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals
The award money would help him to pursue his first year in collage, and give him the much needed financial start in the right direction. He is interested in a Bachelors degree in computer science. Wyatt also plans to pursue ministry, to continue to lead others to Christ. He has big educational dreams to reach, this money would give him a great jump start, and be such a blessing to him.
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