School: Lower Merion High

Grade: 10th

Background/interests/hobbies: Noah, who writes for his school newspaper, said he’s “passionate about social and political systems and how they frame the way individuals live” on a day-to-day basis.

Reason for applying: He says writing is a way of spreading information and the experiences of others. “I think it is just as important to help others share their voices as it is to share my own.”

Looking ahead: “I really want to build on my knowledge while also refining my skills and technique” as a writer.