Honors & Distinctions

01. Research & STEM

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.

02. Leadership & Civic

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.