is graduating from Ocean City High School, where she balanced being a 3-sport athlete with academic honors. She will be attending Brown University to study Mechanical Engineering and play Division one Soccer with the Brown Bears. She started playing team soccer at age 4 but was kicking the ball around with her dad as early as 2 years old. Whether it was the EHT travel team, Pinelands EDP, Surf EDP, Surf Select, Ocean City Red Raiders, National Olympic Development Team, or winning Bronze at the Gothia Cup, Naomi brought energy and heart to every game, making memories with her teammates that she will never forget. She has won numerous awards including Sports Illustrated Athlete of the Week, South Jersey Forward of the Year, Cape Atlantic League Player of the Year, Atlantic City Press Player of the Year, and the Prestigious United Coaches All American Award. She is grateful for the opportunity to have played soccer in 11 States, 6 Countries, and 4 Continents and plans to add to these numbers in the future.

She also excels in track, setting and resetting school records during her 4 years as a sprinter. She qualified and attended two USATF Junior Olympic Competitions and raced in the Penn Relays.

One of her most memorable high school sports experiences was being coached by Coach Stephanie Gaitley (Ocean City Alum, award-winning basketball player, and division 1 women’s head coach) to a Sectional Championship in Basketball in her sophomore year. She led her team in points during her senior season and was chosen to play in the Senior All-Star Game for her Conference. She was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of that game.

When Naomi wasn’t on the pitch, track, or court, she was cheering on friends, getting involved around school, and chasing new challenges. Naomi was an officer in Class Council, member of the Math Club, French Club, President of the Investment Club, and a member of the National Honor Society.

Naomi loves music and is a fan of multiple genres. She was a trombone player in her middle school band. She taught herself to play both the acoustic and electric guitars and even built an electric guitar. The Lion King and the Bee Movie are her favorite movies, and her favorite musical is Wicked.

Naomi is excited for what is ahead and thankful to everyone who’s been part of her journey so far!

is graduating from Lincoln Community School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Accra, Ghana. Her years in the IB curriculum, playing two sports, and serving as a student leader in student government and the National Honor Society, have shaped her into a globally minded, intellectually curious, and compassionate individual. She looks forward to pursuing further studies in Computer Information Systems at Howard University, in Washington, DC, with aspirations to make a meaningful impact in the world.

Jola's achievements inside and outside of the classroom are evidence of her leadership qualities and ability to inspire her peers. Jola hosted a podcast with her mother in her early teens displaying wit and humor. She is conversational in French and basic Spanish. Jola was a Junior USTA tennis player in middle school, and was selected as the Team Captain for both her high school varsity volleyball and soccer teams. She led her soccer team to a championship win in the West African International School Activity League.

Serving as secretary for Student Government and the National Honor Society, and being appointed a Student Ambassador, Jola consistently demonstrates leadership through serving her community. She led and organized service outreach programs like Village of Hope, a local vocational school needing academic and financial support. She set up tutoring and fundraisers to meet the need and empower all participants involved.

Throughout her high school journey, Jola demonstrated academic excellence, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth. Known for her dedication, kindness, and strong sense of purpose, Jola has made lasting memories through her academic

achievements and involvement in school and community activities.

Jola describes herself as fun, caring, and ambitious. When free, you can find her watching TV, listening to music, or reading a mystery novel. Her favorite movie is The Princess and the Frog, and her favorite singer is Kali Uchis. She loves playing tennis and her dog Penni.

Jola is deeply grateful to her family, teachers, and friends who supported her every step of the way.