J.LIVE Talk 2025 Finalists!

After a highly competitive and inspiring semifinal round, we are thrilled to announce the 15 finalists. Congratulations to all!  We are looking forward to seeing you on GWU campus on November 9.  (Listed in alphabetical order by last name)

High School Category I

Benjamin Kaganovich, Bella Vista High School (CA)

Layla Michael, Hayfield Secondary School (VA)

Elaina Rivers, Hayfield Secondary School (VA)

High School Category II

William Davis, Dublin Scioto High School (OH)

Maya Newman, Hayfield Secondary School (VA)

Dylan Spitalnick, Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School (NY)

College Category I

Destiny Coleman, University of Toledo

Marcus Grant, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Kelsey O'Donnel, George Washington University

College Category II

Elliott Fujinami, Baylor University

Santiago Minjares, Baylor University

Dusty Rogers, George Washington University

College Category III

Erika Braun, George Washington University

Allie Colburn, University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Olivia Penick, Georgetown University