William Atkins was the founder of the High School Republican National Federation. As a senior from New Jersey, he had previously served as State Chairman. William had extensive experience working for various local and statewide campaigns and serving as a grassroots organizer. Seeing a lack of coordinated efforts to target teen Republicans, he led existing teen Republican groups in establishing the High School Republican National Federation. William was most recently appointed by state lawmakers to the New Jersey Legislative Youth Council and was currently working to pass civic engagement legislation. He planned on attending law school and continuing his hobbies of film photography and graphic design.

Tucker Coombs was a junior from North Carolina, where he had previously served as State Chairman. He had continued to demonstrate his commitment to politics through his unique opportunity to serve in the U.S. Senate Page Program, where he gained valuable experience of the inner workings of our federal government. Working as a staffer for various local and statewide campaigns, he had continued to hone his skills in political strategy and outreach. Tucker was particularly passionate about workforce development, education policies, and mental health, and enjoyed golf, hunting, and rooting for the UNC Tar Heels in his free time. In the future, he hoped to attend law school and become a practicing attorney.

Leo Kennedy was a senior from New Jersey, where he served as State Chairman. He was most passionate about protecting American freedoms, especially the Second Amendment, and combating Critical Race Theory in schools. Leo had been involved with many political campaigns, including township, county, congressional, and statewide contests. He had hoped to attend school for mechanical engineering and make a career in the car industry. In his free time, he enjoyed working out, mountain biking, and working on cars.

Sam Widener was a senior from Virginia, where he served as State Vice Chairman. Previously working as High School Coordinator for Turning Point USA, Sam had extensive experience in organizing students. He was most passionate about protecting the unborn and hoped to become a future prosecutor. For fun, Sam enjoyed producing his own podcast and writing.

Landon Elks was a senior from North Carolina, where he had made a distinguished career in DECA and FBLA. Landon first became involved with High School Republicans, growing active in the state chapter before joining the National Board. He was passionate about safeguarding personal liberties and promoting small government policies. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. After high school, he had planned to study business and political science in preparation for a career in real estate development.

Luke Palmer was a sophomore from New York, where he served as State Chairman. Inspired by Rob Astorino, Marc Molinaro, and Claudia Tenney, he had brought back statewide efforts of engaging teen Republicans stronger than ever before. Starting with only one chapter, he had grown the New York state chapter to over twenty-five. Luke had previous experience, working on gubernatorial, senate, and congressional races. He was inspired by his passion for reform in education and public safety. Luke had planned to continue his work transforming the GOP and ensuring a successful future for the party.

Cooper Jacks was a junior from Georgia, where he served as State Chairman. He was most passionate about keeping government small and holding elected officials accountable, something he had maintained since first being involved in 2019. He said that he would continue to trust in the Lord for all future plans and see where He led him. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and hunting.

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