Loving Library: Meet the 11-Year-Old Spreading Love with Libraries
Introducing Anaik Sachdev! This 11-year-old Paradise Valley resident started a nonprofit organization called Loving Library, which now has 14 chapters in Arizona, California, Texas, and the United Kingdom. The idea came to him after a personal experience with COVID in March ...
Youngest Mackey Sibling Gets Her Chance to Be First
She may be the youngest of three siblings attending the same school, but there’s something about first grader Barbara Mackey that sets her apart from her older brothers. She – and 19 of her peers – are the school’s “founding ...
Cirque du Soleil’s High-Flying Fabio: An Acrobat’s adventure from Brazil to Phoenix
For my 10th birthday, my parents brought me to Las Vegas to see Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson ONE” and “Beatles LOVE.” They were so cool, creative, and colorful! Another Cirque show, “Corteo,” is coming to Phoenix. Since I love ...
Rising Star Maya Bernoff Shines Bright with Double National Wins in Figure Skating
At just 11 years old, Maya Bernoff is making waves in the figure skating world with her exceptional talent and dedication. Her recent double victory at the U.S. Figure Skating National Showcase 2023 in Boston has cemented Maya’s status as ...
Peoria Senior Scores Perfect ACT Score
Ironwood High School senior Violet Lageschulte achieved something few other students accomplish –– she earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT assessment test in all subject areas – English, math, reading, and science. More than 1.3 million students took ...
Cactus Shadows High Senior Introduces President Biden at Monumental Grand Canyon Ceremony
On a sunlit day at the historic Red Butte Airfield, Cactus Shadows High School senior Maya Tilousi-Lyttle stood proudly as she introduced President Joe Biden to an eager crowd. The event marked the signing of the proclamation that established the ...
Ridgeline Academy Student Wins Statewide History Essay Contest
Every year, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) encourage young minds to delve deep into the pages of history through their American History Essay Contest. The students of Ridgeline Academy, located at 33625 N. North Valley Pkwy., in Phoenix, ...
Horizon High School’s Teraya Sigler Clinches Gold for U.S. Girls U19 Volleyball Team
Horizon High School is buzzing with pride as its very own junior, Teraya Sigler, emerges as a world champion in the realm of international volleyball. Recently, Teraya, who occupies the position of an outside hitter for the U.S. Girls U19 ...
Golden Discovery: 9-Year-Old Strikes Real Gold at Cave Creek Museum!
Case Wallace struck gold during a visit to the Cave Creek Museum with his fellow fourth graders from Annunciation Catholic School recently. The students were at the museum to learn about Cave Creek's mining history and try their hand at ...
Cerebral Palsy is No Hurdle for Boulder Creek High School Runner
Cerebral Palsy is No Hurdle for Boulder Creek High School Runner By Amy Wolff Photos courtesy of the Florez family Jack Florez, a high school senior at Boulder Creek High School was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was just ...
From Backyard to Ballpark: Teen’s Vision Transforms into the Fourth Annual Western WIFFLE Ball Championship
From Backyard to Ballpark Teen’s vision transforms into the Fourth Annual Western WIFFLE Ball Championship. Photos courtesy of Logan Rose By Sondra Barr It all began in the backyard of 16-year-old Logan Rose during those quiet days of the ...
Teen Duo Kaitlyn Markham and Karina Zaveri Transform Learning Struggles into Success with MathMagicians Camp
Teen Math Wizards Summon Success Teen Duo Kaitlyn Markham and Karina Zaveri transform learning struggles into success with MathMagicians Camp, supported by Dragon Kim Foundation. By Naya Seth Photo provided by Kaitlyn Markham and Karina Zaveri Meet Kaitlyn ...
OdySea Aquarium Celebrates Young Artists in Conservation Art Challenge
OdySea Aquarium Celebrates Young Artists in Conservation Art Challenge Photos courtesy of OdySea Aquarium Scottsdale’s OdySea Aquarium announced 5-year-old Albie Thomas from North Phoenix as one of their five winners of its third annual Conservation Art Challenge. Albie showcased his ...
Ghosts, Glaciers, and Grizzlies: An Epic Family Adventure in the Canadian Rockies
Ghosts, Glaciers, and Grizzlies A epic family adventure in the Canadian Rockies. By Nicholas Bubeck Photos courtesy of the Bubeck family Summertime is adventure time for me and my family. Over the summer, we spent two weeks in ...
Courageous 7-Year-Old Battles Rare Cancer
By Naya Seth Introducing Kennedy Dunn, a brave 7-year-old in the fight for her life. She has alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), a rare form of cancer that affects 400 to 500 kids each year in the United States. Kennedy found a bump ...
Barry Goldwater High School: A Community of Achievers Defying Expectations
By Sondra Barr Barry Goldwater High School is defying expectations and transforming the way it is viewed by the community, thanks to its top-notch programs, diverse clubs, and competitive sports teams. Among these programs is the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, ...
Junior Chef: Nicholas fires up the grill for National Barbecue Month.
May is National Barbecue Month, so I thought it would be fun to share ways to become a kid cook. I actually have my own barbecue setup thanks to the Big Green Egg. My parents cook on the large smoker, ...
Grand Canyon Council Presents the First Annual Class of “Scouts of the Year”
Grand Canyon Council Presents the First Annual Class of “Scouts of the Year” Four outstanding youth nominated by Boy Scout peers. Photo courtesy of Grand Canyon Council The Grand Canyon Council (GCC), an independent non-profit organization chartered by the Boy Scouts ...