Youth ambassador.  Works with more than 30 different charities around the world.
Artist and activist.  Actress in Akeelah & the Bee.
Straight A student.  Spoke at the U.N. women's conference about economic development.

Meet Alexandra Rose Rieger.

A senior at a California high school, Alexandra demonstrates excellence and passion in community service, arts, and academics, and the Discus Awards recognize Alexandra for her remarkable accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.

Alexandra is the winner of the March 2010 National All-Around Student Scholarship, a scholarship presented to one select Discus Award winner every month of the school year. From among hundreds of Discus Awards winners and accomplishments in 10 attribute categories, a panel of judges has chosen Alexandra as the recipient of the $2,000 college scholarship.

The Discus Awards, a high school awards program honoring students who excel in and out of the classroom, look beyond grades, scores, and win-loss records and recognize students for their multi-dimensional talents and passions.

Alexandra is actively pursuing her passions and beliefs, and the Discus Awards are honored to shine the spotlight on her.

		Community Service
		“Invited by a U.N. Ambassador, I helped to spearhead a multi-country global justice, arts, literacy and poverty alleviation initiative throughout the U.S., Europe and Africa accompanied by a team of students, doctors, and justice lawyers.” She’s taken on social service projects ranging from women's rights to poverty alleviation, environment and sustainability to health research and awareness.  Alexandra is not only passionate about what she believes in, she is actively making a difference and inspiring those around her to do the same.

		Arts
		“Through entertainment I have found a light to illuminate causes shrouded in darkness, cameras to inspire many and true action throughout the world as a youth ambassador.” Alexandra graces the silver screen in Akeelah & the Bee, and lights up the stage when she sings.  However, it's the message behind her work that makes her so outstanding.  She aspires to "marry art and activism," and she's well on her way to reaching that goal.  The Discus Awards encourage all students to maintain their pursuit of their passions, and Alexandra embodies that value tremendously.

		Academics
		“I’ve found that I apply my studies in real-life situations; whether I am promoting literacy in South Africa or at the U.N. Women's conference speaking about economic development.” Alexandra is a straight A student who challenges herself to the highest degree.  She began taking Advanced Placement courses in her sophomore year, and she now takes a college-level engineering, design and robotics class and an AP comparative politics and government class.  Alexandra is not just passionate about learning, but also strives to use her education to help resolve some of the world's toughest issues.

Learn more about Alexandra Rose Rieger and other Discus Award winners