Kailey James Burress
Big SkyKailey has a deep passion for nature. When she’s not exploring the trails or hitting the slopes, you’ll likely find her managing her online boutique, Sun Chasers, with aspirations to introduce her own swimwear collection within the next year. Additionally, Kailey is the brains behind BEAR Safety, a program dedicated to educating young teens about internet safety. She is eager to travel across Montana to share the essential four pillars of her curriculum with students.
Whitney Robinson
BillingsWhitney, 16, will be a junior at Billings Skyview High School in the fall. She’s involved in many clubs, sports, and is an accomplished cellist and member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Through adversity, she’s become an advocate for diversity and inclusion. She enjoys sharing her Native American culture with others. Whitney aspires to pursue a career in either medicine, to become a surgeon, or continuing her advocacy work by going into law.
Isabella Kanenwisher
Bitterroot Valley17-year-old Isabella is passionate about leadership within her school and community. She serves as Key Club Officer, SPURS Inclusion Club Co-President, Spirit Club, Concert Choir, National Honor Society Service Activity Coordinator, All-State selection varsity cheerleader, and Class President for the last four years. Isabella is a fervent advocate and coach for Unified Sports through Special Olympics Montana. She plans to study elementary education. As a teacher, Isabella will be a light in the development of our future leaders.
Shoei Davis
Fergus CountyShoei is an outshining Sophomore at Fergus High School. As an active member of her community in Lewistown, she is President of her Student Council Class, Vice President of her BPA Chapter, Dancer, and former Varsity Cheerleader. Through her platform, Health in Mind, she plans to educate on Mental Health and how it can affect one’s everyday life. In the future, Shoei aspires to be an Anesthesiologist.
Marygrace Knuffke
Flathead ValleyMarygrace is a junior at Glacier High School in Kalispell, where she is a 4.0 student, varsity cheerleader, active in speech and debate, in Wolfpack Leadership Club, Environmental Club, French Club and Student Council. She is also a soloist with the Northwest Ballet Company. She loves spreading Smiles for Miles by playing the piano and reading at local nursing homes. Marygrace aspires to attend the United States Air Force Academy and become a pilot.
Paige Springer
HelenaA sixth-generation Montanan and recent Capital High graduate, Paige’s varied interests led her to advocate for women’s success in traditionally male-dominated industries. Unbound by traditional expectations, catch Paige on the water, mat, floor, trail, pitch, slopes, links, onstage, or belting out the National Anthem across Montana. At MSU, this Air Force ROTC cadet will study business. She is excited to make her town proud while on the stage in June, grateful for the experience and encouragement.
Elizabeth Susott
Missoula CountyElizabeth attends Big Sky High School, has done runway modeling in Los Angeles, Coeur d’Alene, and recently got accepted into New York Fashion Week. With a love for children, she is using her platform, Hope Haven, to create opportunities and empower children in foster care. She has donated to Watson Children’s Home for two years and is a competitive cheerleader at Galaxy Elite Athletics, where her team has won four national championships.
Shelby Butler
RoundupShelby, 16, attends Roundup High School. She is actively involved in BPA, FCCLA and Honor Roll and will pursue her dreams by obtaining her master’s degree in criminology. Shelby is getting her CPR and water training to become a lifeguard for the local pool and devotes her time as a church custodian. In her free time, she enjoys being with family in the outdoors, competing in shooting competitions, hunting, fishing and camping. Shelby wants to represent her community and show everyone the best that Roundup can be.