History and Latina/o Studies (Minor in Spanish), 2027
Graciela Best
Hometown: Morris, IL (Morris Community High School)
“I am an incoming Stamps Scholar at the University of Ilinois, where I will be majoring in History. Outside of school, my main activity has been gymnastics in which I have participated as both a competitor and coach. I find joy and satisfaction in helping others and teaching them new things. I am also very passionate about civic engagement and hope to participate in community service projects throughout my time at Illinois. I am an avid reader and am particularly drawn to the Fantasy and Sci-Fi genres. I am very excited to join the Stamps Scholars community!”