Losing a friend to opiates prompted Colin Sellers of Stow Munroe Falls High School to become a founding member of the Akron NOPE Task Force. He travels with the group to area middle and high schools and emcees the presentations, sharing with students the often tragic and emotionally wrenching results of drug abuse. Colin's other activities include Hitting for Home, Youth 2 Youth, and the Speech/Debate team. He maintains a 3.5 G.P.A. and was honored as an outstanding leader, receiving the community C.A.R.E. award. The teachers and administrators at SMFHS have said knowing a young man like Colin gives them hope for the future. He hopes to pursue a degree in Computer Science and Engineering. 

Jade Houston of Akron-North High School is often described as an “old soul.” She maintains a 3.6 GPA and is active in her school's chapter of DECA, the Distributive Education Clubs of America, for those interested in marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and hospitality. She is a member of Student Council, plays violin in the school orchestra, and is a School Ambassador. Jade works in the school store and also works as a cashier outside of school. She is excited to start her next adventure in life at the University of Akron College of Business and to pursue a degree in Finance and Banking. She says “I want to help people secure their futures”.

Aaryn Stockon of Dover High School is a very dedicated student, strong leader and participant in the community. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has received outstanding accomplishment awards in the majority of his studies. His love of animals led him to become an advocate for the Tuscarawas County Humane Society for 7 years. Aaryn started his own annual donation drive for the TCHS and on his 13th birthday, asked for donations instead of gifts. He enjoys helping neighbors with their dogs, caring for them and walking them when needed. He won the Prudential Spirit of Community award and was among the top 10% of student volunteers in the country. He also received the Top Volunteer award for Union Hospital. Aaryn is the 2 years President of "Interact," a community service based club. Aaryn will be attending KSU to major in Spanish and hopes to become an Interpreter.

Sarah Bihn from Buckeye High School keeps herself very busy in school. Aside from day to day classes, she has been involved in Yearbook Committee, S.A.D.D., Project Care, Blanket Buddies, Prom Committee, Freshmen Mentors, National Honors Society Safety Town, Choir, Photography Club, D.A.R.E., Stage Crew, and eight years of 4-H, the last year of which she served as President. Sarah is currently working at Buckeye Library, and at Subway. Everything she does is in loving memory of her father. She plans to continue her education at Kent State where she hopes to dual major in Business and Communications. Eventually, she plans to receive her Masters in Library Science.​