Milan Barney is a 12th grader at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg.

Anushka Kabra is an 11th grader at Dougherty Valley High School in San Ramon and a Managing Editor of the school newspaper, The Wildcat Tribune. Asked for a quote that reflected her values, Kabra chose this: "I was taught that...

Madeleine Hanavan is a 10th grader at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School in Antioch. 

Nakayla Conner is an 11th grader at Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg.

Emma Mayta Canales is an 11th grader at Deer Valley High School in Antioch. Asked for a quote and statement that reflect her values, she referred to the film, "Ratatouille": "You must not let anyone define your limits because of ...

Caroline Donahoe is an 11th grader at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek.

Keerthi Eraniyan is a 10th grader at California High School in San Ramon and Features Editor of the school newspaper, The Californian.  Asked for a quote that reflected her values, Eraniyan chose this: "To live is the rarest th...

Ishita Khanna is a 10th grader at Heritage High School in Brentwood. Asked about a quote that inspires her, she said her teacher told her this one:  “Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” - Anne F...

Sylvana Vuong is an 11th grader at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek.

Loujain Habibi is a 12th grader at Liberty High School in Brentwood and an Editor-in-Chief of  the school newspaper, The Lion's Roar. Asked for a quote that reflected her values,  she selected Nelson Mandela: "Education is t...