Brad Bailey

Meeting new and different people is what keeps Brad from going crazy in
his " backward South Jersey" town. "I will jump at any chance to get out and see the diverse world," says Brad, who is a senior at Cumberland Regional High School and is president of his class.

Daniel Reyes

Outspoken and opinionated, Dan is president of his school’s student council, an editor of the newspaper and yearbook and a member of the National Honor Society. Dan, 17, is a senior at South River High School. "I find it necessary to voice my opinion because too many teens are not being heard," Dan says. 

Gregg Bernhardt

Stopping the spread of HIV and AIDs is a real focus for Gregg, one of hundreds of teens who participated in New Jersey’s World AIDS Day, which teaches students how to bring better HIV/AIDS education to their schools.   Gregg, a senior at Nottingham High, is also president of his class and the National Honor Society.

Samantha Nay

With plenty of opinions and a keen eye for a good story, Samantha plans to become a TV journalist. A junior at Delran High School, Sam, as we call her, volunteers to work in the community and works on her school newspaper.   She loves sports, music and "just having fun." 

Taina Rodriguez

A senior at Matawan Regional High School and a trained peer educator, Taina likes to act, dance and talk -- a lot. She’s also totally motivated. She has taken on some pretty impressive projects, including a report on whether schools should distribute condoms. (She thinks they should). 

Zandile Blay

A mover and a shaker who likes to run track, Zandile serves as the editor-in-chief at her school newspaper at James J. Ferris High School in Jersey City. She also participates in a host of activities, clubs and sports, including student council and peer leadership.