Distinguished Finalist

Macy Wells, 18, of Loranger, La., a senior at Hammond High Magnet School, joined her local fire department as a junior volunteer in May 2016, and since then has served more than 200 hours helping with water rescues, medical emergencies and traumas, including in the aftermath of a recent disastrous flood. Macy, a student in her school’s medical magnet program who aspires to a career in sports medicine, has also volunteered on the sidelines at several games alongside her school’s athletic trainer.