COMPILED BY MEGAN WISKUS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANTE FONTANA

This month, in Style’s annual compilation of high-achieving high school seniors, we give you each school’s selections for local teens setting the pace—whether in academics, athletics, philanthropy, or all of the above. Read on and get inspired by the words and achievements of these 2014 super grads.

Emily Abraham - Student Spotlight 2014
I Want to Make A Difference and Leave an Impact on the World Read more

 

 

Nick Bennett - Student Spotlight 2014
“I Love the TV Show Doctor Who.” Read more

 

 

Justin Priest - Student Spotlight 2014
“My Dad—He is One of the Greatest Men I Know.” Read more

 

 

Troy Knox - Student Spotlight 2014
“I’m an Avid Cyclist and Participated in RAMM (Race Across America)...” Read more

 

 

Lukas Novak - Student Spotlight 2014
“I Have a Passion for Poetry.” Read more

 

 

Melissa Brausch - Student Spotlight 2014
“I Plan to Obtain a Career in the Theatre Business, Hopefully on Broadway.” Read more

 

 

Josh Pfeffer - Student Spotlight 2014
“My Dream Job Would Be to Work at Google.” Read more

 

 

Hallie Piper Daly - Student Spotlight 2014
“I Just Want to Be a Big Sponge and Soak Up Everything There is to Know About the World.” Read more

 

Madeline Duncan - Student Spotlight 2014
“My Goal is to Go to Law School and Become a Lawyer.” Read more