Distinguished Finalist

Caroline Collins, 18, of Bel Air, Md., a senior at C. Milton Wright High School, was inspired by her triplet sister with autism to help create “Stand Up for Autism,” an annual variety and comedy show that has raised more than $5,000 for Autism Speaks and now involves more than 30 student volunteers and faculty advisors. Caroline has led the event’s education committee, which created videos for the show to inform people about autism and the work of Autism Speaks.