Broken Arrow Archives - Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Sydney Bennett

Broken Arrow High School

Bennett is a National Merit finalist, Presidential Scholars candidate, and Questbridge finalist. She is a member of her school’s Class of Distinction and National Honor Society. As a member of Health Occupations Society of America, she has competed in biomedical debate and served as the competitive events coordinator. During high school, she has competed, assisted and taught dance as well as worked part-time. In her free time, Bennett enjoys baking, watching YouTube, and hanging out with friends. She plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience at Yale University.
All-State sponsor: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Kayden Kehe

Union High School

Kehe is a Presidential Scholar nominee, National Merit finalist, distinguished graduate, and a class valedictorian. He is the president of Union High’s Technology Student Association, Coding Club, and Environmental Club and is captain of the academic team. Kehe volunteers and fosters with Legacy of Hope Dog Rescue, tutors mathematics and has led summer coding classes for elementary schools. He has also completed research at the University of Tulsa. Kehe intends to major in data science or machine learning with the end goal of becoming a professor so he can pursue artificial intelligence research and education professionally.
All-State sponsor: The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation

Celestine Kim

Union High School

A National Merit finalist, Kim is the recipient of a Presidential Volunteer Service Award and is a class valedictorian. She is president of Health Occupations Students of America and placed second in behavioral health at the state HOSA competition. Kim is president of National Honor Society, Key Club and Asian American Club and is section leader in Union’s symphonic orchestra. Kim has volunteered in Labor and Delivery at Ascension St. John Medical Center and is a worship team violinist at Flame of Love Church. She is also a broadcasting assistant and Korean-English translator. She has over 500 hours of recorded volunteer service.
All-State sponsor: The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation