Dalton Bui graduated from the University of Houston in Houston, TX, USA in May 2021 and plans to begin studies at the McGovern Medical School this year. He majored in psychology and aspires to become a physician. He qualified for the Dean’s List every semester at the University of Houston. He was a research assistant at the University of Houston Cognitive Development Lab, a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Medical Honor Society and vice president of the youth board for the Sunflower Mission. Dalton is the son of Thanh Bui, an employee of Braskem America, Inc.

Amrin Chowdhury is entering her freshman year at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, USA, where she plans to major in biology as part of the seven-year Physician-Scientist (BS/MD) Program with early acceptance into Albany Medical College. In high school, she was part of a pediatric cardiology research team at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and co-authored a peer-reviewed paper published in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. She was also a research presenter at the Society of Developmental Biology Conference. Amrin is the daughter of Ashfaqul Chowdhury, an employee of Cast Nylons Ltd. Her scholarship has been awarded from the Dwight Cope Memorial Fund.

Kylee Ficks is entering her freshman year at the University of Connecticut. She plans to major in health sciences and become a physician assistant. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Math Honor Society. Additionally, she was on the honor roll all four years of high school. She served as treasurer on the student government, tutored other students, participated in the Drama Club, played varsity lacrosse and field hockey and was co-president of a peer leaders organization. Kylee is the daughter of Paul Ficks, an employee of Rowland Advanced Polymer Films, An ORAFOL Company.

Colby Flake is entering his sophomore year at Utah State University in Logan, UT, USA. Following graduation, he plans to become a successful entrepreneur and develop new systems, products and tools to enrich people’s lives. He has already begun his journey as an entrepreneur, starting ventures in sports, card and board games, and inspiring apparel. He hopes to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs as well. Nonmember students are eligible for an IAPD scholarship if they are pursuing a major, minor or concentration in sales.

Gabby Gazaille is entering her freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She plans to major in biology and aspires to become a veterinarian. Her outstanding academic work in high school enabled her to join the National Honors Society, through which she participated in numerous community service and outreach activities, as well as the Math Honors Society. Throughout middle school and high school, she participated in animal welfare activities, including working at an animal hospital and starting a reading-to-animals program at her local humane society. Gabby is the daughter of Jeffrey Gazaille, an employee of Polymershapes.

Logan Guleff is entering his freshman year at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, USA. He plans to major in business and pursue a career in the culinary arts. Logan was named one of the Most Influential Teens by Time Magazine and is a James Beard Blended Burger Winner. He was named Southern Living’s Best New Southern Cook and earned a spot on Fortune Magazine’s 18 Under 18 list; he was the youngest chef to cook at the historic James Beard House in New York, NY, USA. His first cookbook, Logan’s Chef Notes and Half Baked Tales, won Gourmand’s Best in World for first cookbook. He presented a TEDx talk on the “The Art of the Flavor.” In 2019, Logan was named a “Take Note” winner at the Teen Choice Awards. Logan has volunteered with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Cancer Society and homeless programs. Logan is the son of Tom Guleff, an employee of Plaskolite.

Rayce Harrison is attending a graduate program at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in Lexington, KY, USA. He aspires to become a clinical pharmacist. Rayce has been on the Dean’s List every semester of college, both undergraduate and graduate level. He serves in the student government as vice president, is president-elect of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, a mentor with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Peer Mentor Program and assists with his school’s recruitment and orientation. Rayce is the son of Leif Harrison, an employee of Polymershapes.

Ekaterina Khrunova is pursuing her MBA at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She graduated summa cum laude with her undergraduate degree. While in Financial University in Russia, Ekaterina received numerous honors and awards, including being selected as one of only 40 Russian students to be honored with a scholarship from the President of the Russian Federation to study abroad. Her research has been published in five academic journals. In addition to her academic achievements, Ekaterina is a member of the equestrian team at Bloomsburg University. During her time at Bloomsburg University as an undergraduate student she was a member of a water polo club and a President of the International Student Association. Ekaterina is an employee of SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC.

Elise Kohler is entering her senior year at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ, USA. She is majoring in music therapy with a minor in psychology. She aspires to a career as a licensed music therapist. She has been on the Dean’s List every semester of college. Elise played flute in her high school’s symphonic band and is first flute in her college flute ensemble. She participated in her high school marching band as drum major and section leader. While in college she has been a small group leader for the school’s InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, served as sergeant at arms for Sigma Alpha Iota and historian for the Music Therapy Student Organization. Elise is the daughter of James Kohler, an employee of Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials.

Shanthi Krishnaswamy is entering her sophomore year at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, USA. She plans to major in industrial and systems engineering and pursue a career as a manufacturing optimization engineer. While in high school, Shanthi was on the Dean’s List, a member of the National Honors Society and received her International Baccalaureate diploma. She is a member of the Society of Women in Engineering and Engineering Without Borders, was captain of the high school speech and debate club, the volleyball team and the robotics team. Shanthi is the daughter of Rajendra Krishnaswamy, an employee of Braskem America, Inc.