When talking about life, one thing Aponi believes is that life is about taking risks and what we do with those risks is what makes life great. So always striving to be better than her yesterdays self is a must, because living life to the fullest and leaving her mark within someone else's life is what counts; making her unforgettable. When leaving her mark within someone's life, she wants to make sure she exhibits the best version of who she is. Asking, how can she identify specifically with what makes her, her? Not only does Aponi love who she is but she also loves people.

Kelly is currently a junior, Secondary Education: Social Studies major with the pursuit of a dual degree in History at Duquesne University. Her goal is to become a high school social studies teacher following her expected graduation from Duquesne in May of 2019. Some other aspirations include continuing her education in a Masters degree program. Outside of her academic commitments, she likes to swing dance and enjoys hiking. She is a Pittsburgh native and enjoys being with friends and family.

My name is Kaylee Brown. I have grown up in a small town named Bradford, Pennsylvania. Ever since I was little, I have had a passion for the sciences and exploration. I would like to one day become a doctor and am currently working on that goal at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, with a major of Biology, Pre-Medicine. 

Lyn'Nazia Davis is a diligent and distinguished African American young women from Cleveland, Ohio. At a young age Lyn'Nazia began to value her education, believing that education would be the tool she needed to become a pioneer in medicine. Throughout her 13 years in school she has been able to excel academically and participate in programs where she developed her passion for medicine. She also enjoys being a part of innovative programs that helps her community.

Antonell Robinson is a sophomore psychology major, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, born in Philadelphia PA, but lived in Tampa Florida sporadically throughout her childhood. As a child, Antonell had responsibilities that most children don’t have to consume themselves with. During her free time she cared for family members and but felt a void of childhood experiences. She was motivated to overcome these challenges and graduated high school a year early.

Julia Rodriguez is a junior nursing student who attends Duquesne University. She is a very out-going and motivated student, who is eager to take on any new experience. While at Duquesne, Julia is involved in many of the clubs on campus, including Lexicon Duquesne University's journal of arts and literature and was well as the Phi Eta Sigma Duquesne's National Honor society. Julia is a spin instructor at Duquesne's Power Center, and enjoys teaching spin classes to the students and faculty of Duquesne.