The University of Evansville is pleased to announce 14 students who will be moving on to the final round of the 2021 High School Changemaker Challenge. Seven competitors were chosen from each of the two divisions: Social & Environmental Justice and Health. Finalists are listed in no particular order.

Social & Environmental Justice

1. Grace Davidson – North High School, Evansville, IN; Helping victims of sexual assault receive compassionate care
2. Mederanno Abasi Okon – Loyola Jesuit College, Lagos, Nigeria; Improving education for kids in Nigeria
3. Aneesh Alapati – Castle High School, Newburgh, IN; Working to end gun violence in Evansville
4. Evelyn Hipp – Nole, Tennessee; Helping LGBTQ students feel supported
5. Ilya Budd – Arcola, Illinois; Rethinking recycling
6. Barak Hall – Evansville Christian School, Evansville, IN; Sustainable housing

7. Blayre Walters – Friends’ Central High School, Philadelphia, PA; Improving mental health for children

Health

1. Madison Lucas – Evansville Christian School, Evansville, IN; Developing a virtual blood bank
2. Patricia Solliday – White River Valley High School, Switz City, IN; Portable health care for the elderly
3. Ali Scott – Northeastern High School, Richmond, IN; Basic health care for K-12 kids in need
4. Lydia Preske – Signature School, Evansville, IN; Infant formula temperature control
5. Amanda Deutsch – North High School, Haubstadt, IN; Food insecurity
6. Omaima Khan – Signature School, Newburgh, IN; Clean needle exchange
7. Anish Patel – Woodbridge High School, Irvine, CA; The Empowerment Gym