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The Young Achievers section is the place where the Charlotte Observer shares stories of young people reaching out, setting standards, helping others and rising above what others would find crippling adversity. You'll find tales of triumph in four categories: Academics, Arts, Community Service and Personal Triumph -- and many that could fit in more than one. Email us at youngachievers@charlotteobse

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Feel free to contact our staff, as well:

Brittany Penland
Young Achievers Reporter
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Lauren Bailey
Freelance Reporter
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Do you know any of these All-Star Scholars from waaaay back? (Or ARE you one of these All-Star Scholars?) Check the list...
06/09/2014

Do you know any of these All-Star Scholars from waaaay back? (Or ARE you one of these All-Star Scholars?) Check the list and let us know:

We've gone all the way back to the first All-Star Scholars -- when they were called the "All-City Brains Team" -- and gathered names of stellar students through the years, from 1956 to present-day. Know where they are now? (One's serving in the N.C. House of Representatives. Do you know him?) Take a…

Check out the finalists for the Charlotte Observer's Seniors of the Year, part of the All-Star Scholars program that dat...
06/05/2014

Check out the finalists for the Charlotte Observer's Seniors of the Year, part of the All-Star Scholars program that dates back to 1956.

The Charlotte Observer presents the 2013 finalists for the Seniors of the Year award, which goes to 10 seniors and carries with it a $1,000 scholarship.

The four young students we've followed as they study musical theater at Northwest School of the Arts are wrapping up the...
05/15/2014

The four young students we've followed as they study musical theater at Northwest School of the Arts are wrapping up their year. What did their parents learn?

As Year One of middle school ends for Jada, Max, Sophie and Yabi, so closes a chapter of being a newbie in a competitive arts magnet school. Their parents have advice for families facing the same decisions.

"Redwall" inspired this novelist -- and he's got two books out! What about? Find out here:
05/06/2014

"Redwall" inspired this novelist -- and he's got two books out! What about? Find out here:

Matthew Newman, 18, has self-published two fantasy novels and is looking forward to a life in publishing and writing.

Check out this young woman giving back, and remembering a turning point made possible by ... summer camp!
05/05/2014

Check out this young woman giving back, and remembering a turning point made possible by ... summer camp!

As The Observer kicks off the Summer Camp Fund drive, meet Tonya Marble, who learned the uplifting power of words at camp.

Vienna Lunking's alphabet is a sweet one: A to Z in cupcakes.
04/29/2014

Vienna Lunking's alphabet is a sweet one: A to Z in cupcakes.

Vienna Lunking, 16, has many interests and talents, but says baking is her guilty pleasure and one of her favorite creative outlets.

OK, she calls herself a girly girl -- and she also happens to be the national taekwondo champion in the Top 10 Black Bel...
04/26/2014

OK, she calls herself a girly girl -- and she also happens to be the national taekwondo champion in the Top 10 Black Belt Juniors Division. Watch a few of her moves.

Though her classmates sometimes tell her otherwise, taekwondo isn’t just for boys, says 9-year-old Alia Samuels. Girls might want to listen: Alia is the current national champion in taekwondo for the Top 10 Black Belt Juniors Division.

His sculpture is simply amazing. Check out Brandon Brooks:
04/02/2014

His sculpture is simply amazing. Check out Brandon Brooks:

Brandon Brooks, a senior at Northwest School of the Arts, won a national gold medal for his portfolio. The award includes a $10,000 scholarship.

Jacob Wishnek created a film festival for high school students. Interested in going -- or submitting? Check out details ...
03/25/2014

Jacob Wishnek created a film festival for high school students. Interested in going -- or submitting? Check out details here:

Five weeks at a UNC School of the Arts camp last summer inspired Jacob Wishnek to create a youth-based local film festival.

The sixth graders we're checking in with at Northwest School of the Arts have realized a few things, and have some decid...
03/18/2014

The sixth graders we're checking in with at Northwest School of the Arts have realized a few things, and have some deciding to do soon.

In a third installment of a series, four Northwest sixth-graders in the musical theater program have learned and matured since they started at the arts magnet school, and now they’re contemplating their futures.

Brooke Rogers brought 'Curvy Girls' to North Carolina.
03/05/2014

Brooke Rogers brought 'Curvy Girls' to North Carolina.

After having successful scoliosis surgery a few years ago, Brooke Rogers, 17, started the first North Carolina chapter of the support group Curvy Girls.

Gaining confidence made the difference for this teen, who's now headed toward college.
02/26/2014

Gaining confidence made the difference for this teen, who's now headed toward college.

Olympic senior Latifah Long used to think she couldn’t be successful, but now she loves school, is compelled to help others who lack self-confidence and is thrilled to be the first in her family to be headed toward college.

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