2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Kriti Gupta
Upper St. Clair High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Rama Bala
Navdeep Gupta Gupta
Academic Achievement
Thomas Jefferson Book Award, Recognition of outstanding high school students for creativity, innovation, and spirit of discovery. – 1 Year
18 Under 18 Award, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania- JAWPA – 1 Year
IB Program Perfect Score Award, Member – 1 Year
High School Heros Award, Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania- JAWPA – 1 Year
PMEA District 1 Placement, Member – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
Theater Club, President – 2 Years
SSAA Women’s Choir, Vice President – 1 Year
Peer Mentor & Natural Helper, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Mary Poppins, Cast for lead role as Mary Poppins in HS musical in recognition of musical talent – 1 Year
Varsity Rowing, Head Coxswain – 4 Years
Community Involvement
Director of nonprofit CCL-Kids, President – 5 Years
Townhall Moderator for Pennsylvania State Speaker Rep. Joanna McClinton, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Student Leader for various backpack drives and resource drives for homeless shelters in Pittsburgh, Student Ambassador – 4 Years
KDKA TV Station- Student Education Panel, Student Ambassador – 1 Year
Ethics and Excellence Workshop Leader, Workshop Leader – 1 Year
Plans
I’m a passionate student leader with a strong interest in leadership, music, empathy, and community service. As the founder of a nonprofit, I focus on youth leadership and mental health advocacy. With awards like the Thomas Jefferson Book Award and 18 Under 18 Award, I aim to pursue social sciences and entrepreneurship to use my skills to create positive change and make an impact on underserved communities.