Plymouth Senior Spotlight 2022: Academic A-Listers. A collection of local academic A-listers.
Education
![Merlyn Mayer West Lutheran High School senior Merlyn Mayer](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/1020PLY_PrepElite_03.jpg?itok=XhF3stX0)
West Lutheran High School senior Merlyn Mayer work in school and the community reflect her generous spirit.
![Sarah Cao Wayzata High School senior Sarah Cao](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/1020PLY_PrepElite_04.jpg?itok=9VCkLda6)
Wayzata High School senior Sarah Cao is a motivated, compassionate student.
![Young Scientist Roundtable A girl performs an experiment at the Young Scientist Roundtable.](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-1097402442.jpg?itok=DECS3Pq6)
Since 1992, the free program has featured more than 250 scientists.
![Investment in Youth award An educational award sits atop a pile of books.](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-532628209_0.jpg?itok=6kbqV6jL)
District 279’s 2020 Investment in Youth Awards program honors outstanding achievements.
![Parnassus Preparatory School A group of students gathered at a table at Parnassus Preparatory School in Maple Grove.](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/MPG10702_1219_ParnassusPrepProfile_RN_059_edited.jpg?itok=8DeHemqA)
Parnassus Preparatory School prepares students for life after school using time-tested curricula and teaching methods.
![Gavin Frank, Wayzata High School Wayzata High School's Gavin Frank, a 2019 Standout Scholar](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/PLY10357_0819_Prep_Gavin_3of3_RN_033.jpg?itok=kMFBvDF8)
As a top student, Wayzata High School's Gavin Frank still finds time for fun.
![Madeline Anderson, Providence Academy Providence Academy's Madeline Anderson, a 2019 Standout Scholar](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/PLY10355_0819_Prep_Madeline_1of3_RN_062.jpg?itok=h0Tz3iMj)
Providence Academy's Madeline Anderson has been on the headmaster's list every semester and captained three sports teams.
![Moses Ekel, Armstrong High School Armstrong High School's Moses Ekel, a 2019 Standout Scholar](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/PLY10356_0819_Prep_Moses_2of3_RN_139.jpg?itok=KFrDUMnJ)
Armstrong High School's Moses Ekel has been performing in plays since eighth grade.
![Skyrock Farm Kids at Skyrock Farm](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/photo%205.jpg?itok=c_Wfgx4f)
There’s something for everyone within easy reach of Plymouth.
![Nadrat Amos, Ben Aoki-Sherwood, Marico Bibriezca Armstrong High School students Nadrat Amos, Ben Aoki-Sherwood and Marico Bibriezca](https://archive.plymouthmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/PLY9693_0219_ArmstrongStudents_RN_083.jpg?itok=CIF8jEeF)
Meet these Armstrong High School standout students.