Hometown: Wheaton

Class: Senior

Parents: Tom and Patty Hildebrand

Sponsor: Craig M. Lawrence, school English department chairman

Community service: J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation; Holiday boxes service project; Athletic Leadership Council; Ronald McDonald House Teen Advisory Board; Athletic Study Tables

Personal statement: “I strongly believe that my purpose in life is to use my strengths of compassion, selflessness, integrity, and reliability in order to care for others. It is my goal to dedicate my education and life work to supporting others during the most vulnerable and difficult times of their lives, and what I have learned from volunteerism will play a significant role in helping me achieve this goal.”

Sponsor’s endorsement: “Whether she is organizing hundreds of students to do service as part of our ‘Tiger Day of Caring’ event; collecting gifts for the families staying at our local Ronald McDonald House; or helping adults with disabilities open their presents on Christmas Eve each year, Julia always inspires me with her dedication to helping others.”