Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials.
Adam Paranich, Abington Heights High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: I am proud of my website, electoralcartography.com, and the over 100 redistricting maps I created and posted on it.
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: I had an amazing time in the Transition Team, where we would help middle schoolers adjust to high school. It was amazing to help people in the same situation I found myself in years ago.
Adam Paranich (Adam Paranich)
Adam Paranich (Adam Paranich)
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: I love to go on long walks, specifically in some of our local parks such as Nay Aug or South Abington.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: University of Pittsburgh, where I will pursue a degree in statistics.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: I can’t name one person in particular, but I have had many teachers over the years, such as Mr. Adam Baker and Dr. Tammy Williams, who were able to balance the strictness needed of a teacher with being personable and good teachers — traits I admire.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: To keep your head up high and always stick up for yourself.
A little about Adam Paranich
Hometown: Clarks Summit
Parents: Suzanne Pucilowski and Stephen Paranich
Some of his honors: PHEAA Certificate of Merit, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, Stamps Foundation Scholarship at University of Pittsburgh, Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association honors recitals.
Some of his activities: Violin, orchestra, piano, Transition Team, Student Senate, political and civic engagement club, baking club, Northeastern Philharmonic Mentoring Program.
What his nominator said: “I have found him to be an outstanding individual. He is motivated, mature, intellectually curious, good-natured, and hardworking. His high school experiences, solid educational background, and strong character make him a perfect fit for your program.”