Madelynn Le (12) has a passion for helping others, leading her to become the vice president of Dos Pueblos High School’s Ethnic Studies Now! club. She also volunteers at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital every Sunday, where she’s racked up over 300 volunteer hours. Madelynn is a naturally talkative person and seeks out making connections in her community. “I enjoy meeting new people,” Madelynn said. “I like to compliment people when I meet them … It’s a great way to build and connect, so I find that enjoyable.”