- Prompt: “Here at AASuccess, the cycle of giving back is an integral part of our mission. We believe that every act of generosity ripples throughout its community and inspires change. Share with us a local or community issue you are passionate about. Given a budget of $200, how would you use your skillset to create a project that would leave a lasting legacy of giving back to your community?”
- Recipients:
- 1st place: Elizabeth Nguyen, 12th grader, Falls Church High School
- Idea: Donate mildly-used sports equipment to low-income students
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- 2nd place: Max Varat Ransi, 12th grader, Sherwood High School
- Idea: Conduct at least eight more dissection classes for other ESOL students in high schools in Montgomery County, Maryland
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- 3rd place: Evan Davisson, 9th grader, Patriot High School
- Idea: buy sports equipment to teach swimming and soccer to children aged 4 to 12
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- 1st place: Elizabeth Nguyen, 12th grader, Falls Church High School