Hortonville High School

Alexis is heading to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to major in Finance, with minors in Risk Management and Actuarial Sciences. Her passion for financial literacy drives her goal of helping people and organizations build long-term financial stability. Alexis prepared for college through advanced coursework and hands-on experience, including her work as a bank teller. She grew as a leader in DECA, rising from officer to co-president. She serves as a student representative on the Principals Advisory Board and was active in numerous extracurriculars—including Girl Scouts, Student Council, National Honor Society, Culinary Club, Link Crew, and Sources of Strength. Alexis has completed over 300 service hours. She’s a strong advocate for mental health, as she launched a mental health podcast and shared suicide-prevention resources with her peers.

New London High School

Emma is an aspiring Finance & Genetics double major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she plans to merge scientific discovery with financial strategy. She hopes to one day serve as a Medical Director, leading a healthcare system where financial health and human health work together rather than compete. Emma’s commitment to service extends globally. Through a diagnostic internship at Georgetown University, she collaborated with physicians in Nigeria to create public health campaigns on preeclampsia and respiratory infections. She also led her school’s HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter, competed with DECA, and volunteered with ThedaCare. In addition to her studies, Emma gained hands-on financial experience at a local accounting firm, where she built skills in bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial systems.

Shiocton High School

Hannah is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to pursue a degree in Education, with a passion for creating a classroom where every child feels safe, welcomed, and truly seen. She hopes to teach students the importance of saving and understanding money. Throughout high school, Hannah balanced her academic responsibilities with extensive community involvement. She volunteered at numerous local events—from concession stands to family nights—and even helped create dresses and headbands for young girls in Africa. As Student Council president, she led food and toy drives that supported families in need. Hannah was also an active member of National Honor Society, FBLA, Pep Club, Quiz Bowl, TEAM, Wellness Committee, and Yearbook. Her leadership and service earned her the Daughters of American Revolution Award. Through the Rising Phoenix Early College Program, she graduated in May with both her high school diploma and associate degree.