Celebrate 2016’s 20 Under 20

Last week, CBT honored our first citywide 20 Under 20 class, a group of outstanding high school graduates who have big plans to make Columbia proud.

We accepted nominations from across the city and our selection team narrowed it down to 20 high school seniors in Columbia. It was hard.

We were looking for students who achieved not just academically, but were leaders among peers and served their schools.

Thank you for submitting your nominations. We present your 20 Under 20 class of 2016.

Over the next couple weeks, we’ll be profiling two students per day, so check back here to learn more about these incredible young adults and to see the complete list!

• Ethan Hale, Christian Fellowship School
• Serai Barton, Christian Fellowship School
• Elise McCosh, Columbia Independent School
• Sydney Timmerman, Hickman High School
• Marissa Johnsen, Battle High School
• Leslie Ramirez, Battle High School
• Faramola Shonekan, Rock Bridge High School
• Emily Harl, Rock Bridge High School
• Kay Frymire, Hickman High School
• Alex Gittemeier, Hickman High School
• Cole Flottman, Battle High School
• Sterling Cage, Battle High School
• Prince Chingarande, Rock Bridge High School
• Abby Kempf, Rock Bridge High School
• Kylie Jacks, Hickman High School
• Anna Lauriello, Hickman High School
• Martana Stemmons, Battle High School
• Brenden Fish, Rock Bridge High School
• Davis Atkins, Fr. Tolton Catholic High School
• Frank Gaunt, Hickman High School