Umayeer has worked with local businesses and individuals to support his community. He is currently working with a non-profit organization to support emerging artists and creative thinkers, advocating for AI as a tool to accentuate human creativity, rather than replace it. Umayeer enjoys biking and expressing himself through creative photography.

Annice is the prime minister of her school’s student council and is a member of Connect Crew, the grade nine orientation committee. She enjoys playing trumpet in the concert band and acting in the drama club. Annice is an assistant lifeguard, swim instructor, and ringette referee. She actively volunteers in her community as a ringette coach and member of the Caledonia Agricultural Society.

Madison led a collaborative initiative to create a mural promoting truth and reconciliation within her school board. She serves on a board-level council focused on advancing Indigenous education. Madison plays clarinet in her school’s concert band and also acts as MC for their performances. She is the president of her school’s mental health club.

Kingsley is engaged in equity, mentorship, and creative work. He advocates for inclusion on his school board’s equity committee while also leading his school’s Afro-Caribbean Society. A founding member of a non-profit organization, Kingsley supports under-resourced athletes by helping provide access to sports equipment. He also produces digital content and independently releases music.

Jin Lu serves as student council president, trains a competitive business club, coaches debate, and tutors peers. She performs oboe in both school and community ensembles, participates in drama, and crochets for charity. Outside school, she supports youth volunteering and STEM/female outreach through events and nonprofit initiatives, and enjoys breakdancing.

Anushka leads a community initiative creating handmade cards for children in pediatric care. Anushka was elected as the 2025–26 Student Trustee for the Thames Valley District School Board, and advised on a student-led consent education project. She writes for a youth feminist magazine and co-leads her school’s Model UN.

Hector is a power tumbler who promotes inclusivity in gymnastics, including advocating for opportunities for male students to participate in high school gymnastics. He works at Kumon, helping lead the “Readers are Leaders” literacy initiative. Hector also serves as vice-president of his school’s student council and is a member of the robotics team.

Nathan owns and operates a drone photography and videography company. He also leads a church volunteer team dedicated to supporting the community through food security initiatives, sports programs, and social services. In addition to his entrepreneurial, volunteer work, and fundraising efforts, Nathan works in both food service and construction and captains his football team.

Sougui is dedicated to his school and building community. He helped establish his school’s Black Student Association, Muslim Students’ Association, and Model United Nations Club, where he now serves as president. He also supported efforts to restart the Mayor Youth Council and serves as a co-chair.

As the founder of her school’s climate action council, Mallory directs meetings and plans initiatives. She is the co-president of the music council at her school, leading meetings and organizing events and fundraisers, and she participates in leadership roles in two school bands. Mallory also works at a small restaurant as a hostess.