Eryk Mejia
Marana, AZ
This Student of the Year is determined to live his life without limits and he wants to inspire young people with hearing loss and other challenges to do the same. As a counselor at a camp for individuals with special needs, Eryk is a role model for all, promoting emotional health, independence, self-esteem and confidence — qualities he exudes in all that he does.
With a 4.4 weighted grade point average, participation in varsity level sports, and volunteer projects to benefit charitable organizations such as the Community Food Bank, Eryk demonstrates his ability to accomplish and contribute. This fall, 18-year-old Eryk heads to Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University to begin studies in Psychology with an emphasis on Pre-Health.