Our Laureates - 2024 Cohort

2024 Cohort

Before being selected, the Archery Laureates dedicated several weekends to preparing for their meeting with the jury. They debated, exchanged ideas, wrote, and convinced not only their parents but also their teachers and mentors. They took risks and were rewarded for it. We are proud to introduce to you these exceptional and deserving young people.

Short Bios

Short Bios

Short Bios

Noah G.

16 years old

At 15, Noah embodies dynamism and determination. Passionate about Thai boxing, he dreams of making it his profession. Active in the Sports Association, he also practices basketball, badminton, and outdoor activities. His achievement: covering 100 km in three days with his school, a true testament to his perseverance. Interested in environmental issues, he also nurtures an artistic sensibility through theater and reading manga, which fuel his creativity. He thrives on the exchange of ideas, making him a sociable and adaptable person.

Dounia I.

15 years old

Dounia is dynamic and altruistic, always attentive and dedicated to others. Captain of her football team for six years, she dreams of becoming a professional player while also pursuing a career as a cardiologist. A proud member of a large family, she understands the importance of solidarity and sharing. Year after year, she organizes collections for Madagascar and takes part in ecological initiatives. Selected for a republican trip, Dounia perfectly embodies civic engagement and solidarity.

Lara J.

15 years old

Determined and committed, Lara embodies the balance between maturity and sensitivity. An active advocate for gender equality, she devotes herself with passion to creating a fairer world. Versatile, she sings, dances, skates, and has learned 52 anthems for the Rugby World Cup. Ambitious, she aspires to a career in psychiatry, guided by her desire to help others.

Christy M.

16 years old

Christy, guided by her mantra “a small action is better than doing nothing”, spreads joy and energy wherever she goes. Passionate about dance, she shone in hip-hop during her middle school competitions, strengthening her group’s unity. Her talent also flourishes in theater, where she explores her creativity. An aspiring architect, she dreams of designing spaces of well-being and has already completed internships at Vinci Construction and Louis Vuitton.

Batoule N.

16 years old

Discreet yet determined, Batoule is a natural leader, known for her kindness and calm authority. A peer sentinel against bullying and a mentor for welcoming new students, she embodies support and solidarity. The only girl on her basketball team for the past three years, she stands out with talent in a predominantly male environment. Passionate about cooking and photography, she combines creativity and ambition, envisioning a future career in cognitive research, accounting, or aeronautics.

Dina O.

16 years old

Originally from Marseille, Dina is a determined and dedicated laureate, as resilient as the walls of Fort Saint-Jean. Serious and rigorous, she served as both class representative and eco-delegate in middle school, standing out through her commitment. Reserved yet deeply altruistic, she dreams of creating a foundation to protect stray animals. Dina expresses her artistic sensitivity through theater and music theory, while finding comfort in reading and playing chess with her father. With a strong interest in medicine, journalism, and the arts, she aspires to enrich the world with her knowledge and humanity.

Jesica P.

16 years old

Eight years ago, Jesica left Bangladesh to settle in Saint-Denis, broadening her openness to the world. An active member of her school’s music club, she combines her interest in culture with her curiosity for reading, particularly manga, and her regular visits to the media library. Appreciated for her radiant smile and contagious laughter, Jesica stands out for her diligence and dedication. A polyglot in the making, she is learning Arabic and English, and is torn between pursuing languages or sciences for her studies, two fields she is passionate about and in which she excels.

Dalia S.

16 years old

Dalia is a dedicated laureate, whose wisdom impresses with its clarity. A former member of the Student Life Council, she takes initiatives to improve the lives of her classmates, such as organizing bake sales to fund school trips or the end-of-year prom, demonstrating both organization and maturity. Creative at heart, she is passionate about drawing and reading. Dreaming of becoming a lawyer, Dalia aspires to defend education for all and to promote just causes, which she will pursue with determination and generosity.

Joy S.

16 years old

Joy embodies both humility and strength, a courage that moves you, a listening ear that comforts you, and a maturity that surprises you. A class representative and active member of school life, she fully engaged in her middle school community, notably as a peer sentinel. Involved in debate and art clubs, she advocates for gender equality. An eloquence champion, she excels at convincing and bringing people together. A dedicated athlete, she shone in cross-country competitions, ranking 8th at the departmental level and 1st in her school. Dreaming of travel and discovery, Joy aspires to become a judge or prosecutor, determined to defend her values of justice.

Nanthaa U.

15 years old

Nanthaa, a former eco-delegate and active member of the Student Life Council, stands out for her attentiveness and determination to defend her ideas. A committed ambassador for gender equality, she channels her contagious energy into the causes that matter to her. Her passion for music led to a unique achievement: learning 52 national anthems to perform during the Rugby World Cup. A talented pianist and fan of Korean music, she is also exploring the Korean language, enriching an already impressive linguistic repertoire that includes English, German, Ancient Greek, and Tamil. Nanthaa aspires to become a juvenile judge, determined to leave a positive mark on the world.

May Y.

15 years old

Inspiring and recognized for her kindness and attentiveness, May is deeply committed to gender equality and actively fights against stereotypes. In middle school, she was a key figure: class representative, eco-delegate, and member of both the disciplinary and administrative councils, working to improve school life. A skilled musician since the age of five, she excels at the violin. At the same time, she shines in karate as vice-champion of Île-de-France and as a member of the French national team. A polyglot, May masters six languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and Arabic. Ambitious and determined, she aspires to become either a computer engineer or a pilot, inspired by a formative internship at Air France.

Maysoun A.

17 years old

Maysoun combines discretion with sociability. A finalist in eloquence competitions, she passionately defends causes such as the fight against disinformation, the promotion of peace, and the reduction of inequalities. Engaged and creative, she explores innovative learning methods through StudyTracks and took part in her school’s music program. Passionate about reading, she also thrives in club swimming, which she has practiced for six years, and has been playing the bass guitar for two years. Maysoun aspires to visit the United States and dreams of creating an association to support disadvantaged people. Inspired by an internship, she envisions a career in medicine, driven by her desire to contribute to the common good.

Laya C.

15 years old

Seemingly reserved, Laya captivates with her endearing spontaneity and determination. Actively involved in her school’s civic program, she raised awareness among her classmates about civic values and developed a strong sense of duty through the defense class. As deputy class representative, she confidently defended her peers’ ideas. Her artistic sensitivity finds expression in the choir, where singing is her true refuge and holds a central place. On the court, she thrives in volleyball and handball. Laya hesitates between two callings: becoming a general practitioner or a military doctor to serve her country. Dreaming of discovering England and the United States, she aspires to broaden her horizons.

Ayman B.

16 years old

Ayman embodies seriousness, energy, and kindness. An engaged actor in his community, he played a key role in organizing his school’s career forum, helping his classmates explore their professional aspirations. A natural leader, he shares his ideas with enthusiasm while remaining attentive to others. Passionate about technology, he leads a coding workshop where he passes on his love for programming. His varied interests, from sports to reading, also enrich his daily life. Ayman envisions a future career in psychology, artificial intelligence, or finance, combining empathy and analytical skills to solve problems and innovate.

Youzuo C.

16 years old

Youzuo embodies the balance between perseverance and an insatiable curiosity. A former class representative, she carried out her role with a strong sense of responsibility. At just 11 years old, she showed an entrepreneurial spirit by creating a website for a competition, demonstrating both creativity and pragmatism. Passionate about figure skating, she thrives on the ice and nurtures her love of literature through reading. Fascinated by astronomy and physical sciences, she feeds a genuine thirst for knowledge. Youzuo aspires to become a psychiatrist, a choice strengthened by an enriching internship in a nursing home, where she realized the importance of supporting others with empathy.

Sarata D.

15 years old

Studious and eager to learn, Sarata is discreet yet generous in her actions. Class representative since sixth grade, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to representing her classmates. Outside the classroom, she shines on the rugby field with the school’s sports association, combining strength with team spirit. Passionate about writing, she expresses herself through literary competitions, blending creativity with critical thinking. Ambitious and determined, Sarata aspires to study at Sciences Po, focusing on law or journalism, driven by her determination and open-mindedness, qualities that promise a bright future.

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Archery Laureates are distinguished by their infectious enthusiasm, their belief in the power of the collective, their natural empathy for others, and their desire to change the world.

Laureates selection process