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Winners' Biographies
Texas
Ian E. Terry | Pasadena Memorial High School | Pasadena, Texas
"Resource Wars and the Global Economy"
Coordinator: Ms. Barbara A Jimenez
Ian was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Shortly after birth he moved to Houston for about 6 years, after which he moved to Galveston where he completed grade school. In the summer after fifth grade he moved back to Houston, and has been enrolled in PISD schools ever since. Ian loves music, writing, and film. Ian likes to stay active and enjoys skateboarding, running, cycling, and going to the beach. At school he is on the track team and is a member of the marching band. Ian plans to attend college and study engineering.
U.S. Territories
Jose D. Martinez | Academia Del Perpetuo Socorro | San Juan, Puerto Rico
"African Promise: Methods for Distributing the Natural Resources of Nations Emerging from Conflict"
Coordinator: Ms. Marie Gillette
Jose, who goes by the nickname Dario, is a senior at Academia Del Perpetuo Socorro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has been involved in his community by volunteering at a homeless shelter and serving as an assistant fencing coach at his local fencing club. Jose has also represented his school at four intercollegiate history bowls and currently serves as president of the Perpetuo Chapter of Model United Nations. Additionally, he works as editor-in-chief at his school's newspaper. One of Jose's passions outside of school is fencing. In the future, he would like to major in Comparative Literature, while fulfilling premedical requirements.
Utah
Sharisa J. Nay | Spanish Fork High School | Spanish Fork , Utah
"Overcoming Conflict Over Natural Resources"
Coordinator: Mrs. Kari J. Nay
Sharisa is a junior at Spanish Fork High School where she maintains a 4.0 grade point average. Her high school career has included a rigorous combination of advanced placement and honors courses. Sharisa is the German Club president, a NHS officer, and a member of FCCLA and the Key Club. She has played the flute for nearly six yeas and enjoys being a member of her high school's concert band and flute choir . She works in the high school math lab, where she tutors other students and helps them with their homework. Some of her hobbies include reading, writing, playing tennis, and playing the piano. After high school, Sharisa plans to attend college. She is not sure yet what field of study she will pursue or what career she will enter, but she does know that she wants to use her education and talents to make a positive difference in the world.
Vermont
Jessie S. Ebersole | Montpelier High School| Montpelier, Vermont
"International Sanctions and Sustainable Development in Resource Conflict"
Coordinator: Mrs. Christina Ebersole
Jessie is a senior at Montpelier High School in Montpelier, Vermont. She enjoys arguing for her school’s debate team, and she and her partner were finalists at this year’s regional tournament. She is one of the leaders of the Student Led Class, a group for students who wish to learn about local and global issues and then make a positive impact. The group focused previously on world weapons sales; now they have turned to the issue of homelessness in Vermont. Jessie has made three service trips to Guatemala, where she and a friend interviewed women about such topics as the changing role of women in society. Jessie is passionate about academics, and is ranked first in her high school class. Her favorite books include: The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver, and Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief. Jessie plans to double major in International Relations and Spanish, and then embark on a career for a nonprofit organization.
Virginia
Olga A. Korostelina | W.T. Woodson High School | Fairfax, Virginia
"Triple A Model as a Multifaceted Approach to Resource-Based Conflicts"
Coordinator: Mrs. Catherine R. Horowitz
Olga is a sophomore attending W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia, where her courses include Advanced Placement U.S. History, English, and Psychology. She is a founder and the President of the Russian Club, Secretary of the National Art Society, Secretary of the Theoretical Thinkers Club and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honor Society, and French Honor Society. She is an active member of the Model United Nation program and has participated in 7 Model UN conferences, winning three first place and two second place awards. Olga won a Gold Medal in the Mid-Atlantic Olympiada of Spoken Russian, has been a 1st place winner, CIA winner and Navy winner at the Regional Science Fairs. She has received two W.T. Woodson Academic Awards. Olga is committed to community service and has served as a volunteer with the following organizations: International Relief and Development, Inc. in the Ukraine,the English language program at Yerevan Secondary School, Armenia, and the Institute for Victims of Trauma. She has conducted 9 projects for the Y Street anti-smoking program. In the summer of 2008 Olga will attend the Virginia Girl State Program and Summer Residential Governor’s School for Humanities. In addition, she is interested in visual art and creative writing and has received several awards for her works. After high school, Olga plans to study international relations, business, and attend law school.
Washington
Carson P. Dietz Hartmann | The Bush School | Seattle, Washington
"Balancing the Seas: Preventing Fishery Conflict"
Coordinator: Ms. Susanne Eckert
This student has not submitted a bio.
West Virginia
Jarrod A. Barry | Hedgesville High School | Hedgesville, West Virginia
"Fuel for Fighting: Natural Resources and the Conflicts They Cause"
Coordinator: Ms. Terri L. Barry
Jarrod was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. He relocated with his family to Falling Waters, West Virginia in 2001. Jarrod is a 2008 graduate of Hedgesville High School where he was a member of the Hedgesville Eagles Soccer Team and the Eagles chapter of the National Honor Society. His interests include playing in the community league soccer, serving as an assistant coach with the Berkeley County Youth Soccer League, and writing short stories. He is employed at K-mart. Jarrod plans to attend West Virginia University and major in Psychology. His ultimate goal is to attend law school.
Wisconsin
Paul T. Mrotek | Milwaukee High School of the Arts | Milwaukee, Wisconsin
"Protecting The World's Water In Order To Protect Ourselves"
Coordinator: Mrs. Katherine Katter
Paul is a junior attending Milwaukee High School of the Arts, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is a music major. Two hours a day, he participates in music classes; one hour of Jazz Studies and one hour in the Wind Ensemble. Paul plays the guitar and all percussion instruments. He also performs in a rock band. Paul enjoys playing a wide variety of sports and is a scholar athlete on the varsity tennis and swim teams. For three years, the Rexnord Foundation has recognized his 3.9 grade average, while taking Advanced Placement coursework. As a National Honor Society member, he has participated in many service projects, including his current project raising money for the children of Brazil. As a Eucharistic Minister and Scout, Paul participates in various community projects. After high school, he plans to pursue studies in Medical Sciences and Music Production.
Wyoming
Samantha J. Fawcett | Worland High School | Worland, Wyoming
"Effective Resolution of Water Tribulations (Resolution after Natural Resource Conflict)"
Coordinator: Mr. Tim McGee
Samantha is from the small town of Worland, Wyoming and asserts that there is not much in the area to recommend any admiration except for the occasional oil rig. It is a place where you can drive all day and not meet another person, so she admits that the prospect of traveling to D.C. is a bit alarming. After finishing high school in May, Samantha plans to attend Casper College, where she will be part of the honors program. Samantha plans to study Anthropology and envisions using her degree to become part of the forensic community. Samantha has held several jobs: teaching swimming to youth, ages three to seven, tutoring, and working at the one movie theater in town. Samantha's recent travels to Greece and Italy have been the highlight of her life.
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