Aug 2025
Top 5 Oral Presenter — RSI 2025
- Recognized as one of the top five oral presenters at the Research Science Institute (RSI) at MIT.
- Presented original research to peers, mentors, and invited guests at the program’s closing symposium.
May 2025
4th Place (Materials Science) — ISEF
- Fourth place in Materials Science at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
- Competed among top high school researchers from across the United States and abroad.
Apr 2025
2nd Place Oral Presenter — NJSHS (Chemistry)
- Second-place oral presentation in Chemistry at the National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (NJSHS).
- Advanced through regional competition to present at the national symposium.
Dec 2024
Qualifier — AIME
- Qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) via AMC performance.
- Participated in the invitational exam for students who excel in secondary-school mathematics.
Apr 2024
2nd Place Oral Presenter — NJSHS (Chemistry)
- Second-place oral presentation in Chemistry at the National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium.
- Recognized for research communication and scientific depth in the chemistry category.
Mar 2026
National Merit Scholar
- Named a National Merit Scholar through the National Merit Scholarship Program.
- Recognition based on academic record, PSAT/NMSQT performance, and scholarship application.
Nov 2025
Congressional App Challenge District Winner (NM-01)
- District winner for New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District in the Congressional App Challenge.
- Recognized for original software development and technical execution.
May 2025
Coolidge Senator
- Named a Coolidge Senator through the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation scholarship program.
- Selected for academic excellence and interest in public policy and the Coolidge legacy.
Mar 2025
Delegate — United States Senate Youth Program
- Selected as one of two student delegates from New Mexico for Washington Week and USSYP programming.
- Participated in briefings on the federal government alongside peers from every state.
Apr 2024
Finalist — JFK Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
- Finalist in the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation’s Profiles in Courage student essay contest.
- Essay focused on an elected official who demonstrated political courage.
Mar 2024
National Qualifier — National History Day
- Advanced to the national competition in National History Day.
- Project met national standards for historical argument, research, and presentation.
03. Speech, Debate & Athletics
Jun 2025
Octafinalist (Top 60) — International Extemporaneous Speaking, NSDA Nationals
- Reached octafinals (top 60) in International Extemporaneous Speaking at the NSDA National Tournament.
- Competed in prepared and limited-prep rounds on domestic and international issues.
Jan 2025
Qualifier — Tournament of Champions (PF Debate)
- Qualified for the Tournament of Champions in Public Forum debate.
- Earned a bid at a TOC-certified invitational tournament.
Jan 2025
New Mexico State Chess Champion (×2)
- Two-time New Mexico High School Chess Championship title.
- State-level competition across scholastic sections.