Who: Veronica Borders
School: International Academy West at Lakeland High School
Accomplishment: She is one of 1,600 students nationwide recognized as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
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Key to Awesomeness: Borders said, "What motivates me is being aware of the number of opportunities out there that I can have if I work toward them. Also, I know I can achieve anything if I put in a bit of effort, so why not try?"
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