Ahead of National Student Athlete Day, 14-year-old Capriana “Cappie” Zamora is making waves as an elite jiu-jitsu competitor and standout student. Once unsure about the sport, Cappie now trains up to six days a week, competes nationally, and leads with passion—both on the mat and in the classroom through North Carolina Virtual Academy. As team captain and youth coach, she’s inspiring others while chasing her dream of one day opening a woman-led jiu-jitsu gym.
Destinations Career Academy of New Mexico student Konner Yessilgh is gaining hands-on entrepreneurship experience through Orchard Park’s Makers Market, where he is building business skills while selling his own products. With support from mentors and the youth entrepreneurship program, Konner is developing confidence, customer service skills and real-world experience as he explores his future career goals in game development.
