Epic Kids

Pinning Down Cancer—One Match at a Time When six-year-old Rocco from Waddell steps onto the wrestling mat, he looks like a tiny tornado in motion—fast, focused, and full of determination. But this summer, he did something even bigger than winning ...

Photo caption: Left to Right: Hunter Chen, Riley Stidham, Kallum De Guia, Kason Shotwell and Jake Chen. (Credit: First Tee Tucson Photo) Nine Junior Golfers Get the Chance of a Lifetime Nine Arizona kids just did something most grown-ups only ...

1:1 with Mike Bibby Hi, I’m Zaza, and I got to cover The Straight Game podcast live show in Phoenix! The podcast has three hosts who are all basketball legends with ties to Arizona. One of them is Mike Bibby ...

Stage Lights and Stirrups Feel Like Home to Shiloh Nine-year-old Shiloh Foreman from Anthem shines just as brightly under stage lights as she does in the saddle. She has two big passions—performing in musicals and riding horses—and she’s already proving ...

By Naya Seth, Epic Kids Junior Reporter Art has a way of spreading happiness, and these two high school juniors have embodied that sentiment by giving back through art. Caroline Jones, the founder, and Annabelle Rice, the co-founder, have turned ...

From Kindergarten through 7th grade, Freeman Brown has grown up at Monte Vista School—and today, he’s recognized across campus as a leader who embodies the values of the Ron Clark House system: The Persisters, The Diplomats, The Enthusiasts, The Explorers, ...

Ashley Lonier Believes Small Actions Make a Big Difference Ashley Lonier isn’t your average high schooler. She’s a dancer, a teacher, an animal rescuer, and an adventure seeker. Whether she’s performing on stage or bottle-feeding baby kittens, Ashley puts her ...

At just 14 years old, Amaira Srivastava is proving that big change can come in small, biodegradable packages. This Scottsdale ninth-grader made national headlines after being named a finalist in the prestigious 3M Young Scientist Challenge—and for good reason. Amaira ...