2018 AJGA Scholastic Junior All-America Team
BOYS TEAM
CONNOR BELCASTRO
Rowayton, Conn. (2019)
GPA: 4.66
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T5, Circle K Junior Championship hosted by Otter Creek
Community involvement: Volunteer counselor for The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, distribution volunteer at Bridgeport Rescue Mission, writing skills tutor, editor-in-chief of school’s literary magazine
GPA: 4.66
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T5, Circle K Junior Championship hosted by Otter Creek
Community involvement: Volunteer counselor for The First Tee of Metropolitan New York, distribution volunteer at Bridgeport Rescue Mission, writing skills tutor, editor-in-chief of school’s literary magazine
MUZZY DONOHUE
North Oaks, Minn. (2019)
GPA: 4.58
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 7th, Lockton Kansas City Junior
Community involvement: Commanding junior officer of military prep school, group leader and mentor for church program, member of campus ministry, captain of varsity golf team, member of varsity hockey team
GPA: 4.58
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 7th, Lockton Kansas City Junior
Community involvement: Commanding junior officer of military prep school, group leader and mentor for church program, member of campus ministry, captain of varsity golf team, member of varsity hockey team
MAX FARLEY
Orland Park, Ill. (2020)
GPA: 5.14
SAT: 1500; ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T8, D.A. Points Junior Championship sponsored by Pekin Insurance and UnityPoint Health
Community involvement: Member of National Math Honor Society, math tutor, captain of varsity golf team, volunteer assistant with The First Tee of Greater Chicago and PGA Junior League, volunteer in marketing and promotion of run/walk supporting scholarships and colon cancer research
GPA: 5.14
SAT: 1500; ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T8, D.A. Points Junior Championship sponsored by Pekin Insurance and UnityPoint Health
Community involvement: Member of National Math Honor Society, math tutor, captain of varsity golf team, volunteer assistant with The First Tee of Greater Chicago and PGA Junior League, volunteer in marketing and promotion of run/walk supporting scholarships and colon cancer research
VIJAY JAIN
Plano, Texas (2019)
GPA: 4.33
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T6, Amino VITAL® Junior Championship
Community involvement: Youth basketball coach, volunteer for youth Taekwondo tournament, middle school orchestra set-up, helped with friend’s Eagle Scout Project
GPA: 4.33
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T6, Amino VITAL® Junior Championship
Community involvement: Youth basketball coach, volunteer for youth Taekwondo tournament, middle school orchestra set-up, helped with friend’s Eagle Scout Project
CHRIS KIM
Cary, N.C. (2019)
GPA: 4.75
SAT: 1550
Best 2018 finish: 9th, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: National Technical Honor Society member, volunteer coach at The First Tee of the Triangle, founder and president of high school Economics and Finance Club, volunteer for junior golf camps
GPA: 4.75
SAT: 1550
Best 2018 finish: 9th, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: National Technical Honor Society member, volunteer coach at The First Tee of the Triangle, founder and president of high school Economics and Finance Club, volunteer for junior golf camps
BRIAN LI
(China) Warren, N.J. (2019)
GPA: 4.56
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: Champion, AJGA Philadelphia Junior
Community involvement: Tour guide at boarding school and student monitor working to run dorms and coordinate between teachers and students
GPA: 4.56
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: Champion, AJGA Philadelphia Junior
Community involvement: Tour guide at boarding school and student monitor working to run dorms and coordinate between teachers and students
JOSH LUNDMARK
Hinsdale, Ill. (2019)
GPA: 4.59
SAT: 1440; ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T7, Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior presented by BrickStreet Insurance
Community involvement: Volunteer at Wellness House of Hinsdale, volunteer at Winter Wonderfest for underprivileged families, volunteer at food pantry, member of high school Peer Jury club
GPA: 4.59
SAT: 1440; ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T7, Natural Resource Partners Bluegrass Junior presented by BrickStreet Insurance
Community involvement: Volunteer at Wellness House of Hinsdale, volunteer at Winter Wonderfest for underprivileged families, volunteer at food pantry, member of high school Peer Jury club
HARRISON ORNSTEIN
Naples, Fla. (2019)
GPA: 4.42
SAT: 1550
Best 2018 finish: 5th, Daniel Berger Junior Championship
Community involvement: Leadership Links participant raising money for local Alzheimer’s Association, peer tutor, National Science Honor Society, intern at Religious Action Center, co-captain of varsity golf team
GPA: 4.42
SAT: 1550
Best 2018 finish: 5th, Daniel Berger Junior Championship
Community involvement: Leadership Links participant raising money for local Alzheimer’s Association, peer tutor, National Science Honor Society, intern at Religious Action Center, co-captain of varsity golf team
MAX WANG
(Canada) Brampton, Ontario (2019)
GPA: 4.90
SAT: 1540
Best 2018 finish: T2, WinCraft / McArthur Towel & Sports Future Legends
Community involvement: Executive member on athletic council, founder and team captain of competitive math team, member of youth orchestra, high school mentor
GPA: 4.90
SAT: 1540
Best 2018 finish: T2, WinCraft / McArthur Towel & Sports Future Legends
Community involvement: Executive member on athletic council, founder and team captain of competitive math team, member of youth orchestra, high school mentor
EDWARD WU
Temple City, Calif. (2019)
GPA: 4.36
SAT: 1530
Best 2018 finish: Champion, AJGA Gary Woodland Junior Championship
Community involvement: Teacher aide and volunteer for chess classes
GPA: 4.36
SAT: 1530
Best 2018 finish: Champion, AJGA Gary Woodland Junior Championship
Community involvement: Teacher aide and volunteer for chess classes
ADAM XIAO
Manhasset, N.Y. (2019)
GPA: 4.78
SAT: 1570
Best 2018 finish: 2nd, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: Captain of varsity golf team, volunteer coach at The First Tee of Nassau County, editor-in-chief of high school newspaper, National Honor Society Treasurer
GPA: 4.78
SAT: 1570
Best 2018 finish: 2nd, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: Captain of varsity golf team, volunteer coach at The First Tee of Nassau County, editor-in-chief of high school newspaper, National Honor Society Treasurer
DEE XIE
(Canada) Toronto, Ontario (2019)
GPA: 4.43
SAT: 1530
Best 2018 finish: T4, FORE Performance Junior Championship
Community involvement: President of Model United Nations Club, co-president of debate club, captain of varsity golf team, member of lab management team
GPA: 4.43
SAT: 1530
Best 2018 finish: T4, FORE Performance Junior Championship
Community involvement: President of Model United Nations Club, co-president of debate club, captain of varsity golf team, member of lab management team
GIRLS TEAM
ASHLEY ZI-TONG AU
Westerville, Ohio (2019)
GPA: 4.84
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: T5, Strategic Communications / Justin Thomas Junior Championship presented by Phocus
Community involvement: National Honor Society member, French National Honor Society member, math tutor, volunteer at middle school golf matches
GPA: 4.84
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: T5, Strategic Communications / Justin Thomas Junior Championship presented by Phocus
Community involvement: National Honor Society member, French National Honor Society member, math tutor, volunteer at middle school golf matches
MADELYN JONES
Austin, Texas (2019)
GPA: 4.24
ACT: 33
Best 2018 finish: T4, AJGA Girls Championship
Community involvement: Member of National Charity League as council representative and programs assistant, community volunteer working with homeless and low-income residents
GPA: 4.24
ACT: 33
Best 2018 finish: T4, AJGA Girls Championship
Community involvement: Member of National Charity League as council representative and programs assistant, community volunteer working with homeless and low-income residents
LAUREN LEHIGH
Loveland, Colo. (2019)
GPA: 4.61
SAT: 1430
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Hale Irwin Colorado Junior
Community involvement: Volunteer for the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado, team captain for Hale Irwin Player Program, captain of varsity golf team, literacy tutor for elementary students, volunteer with Wreaths Across America, helped build a Habitat for Humanity house, works as a guide for veterans as part of Fly Tying and Fishing program volunteer
GPA: 4.61
SAT: 1430
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Hale Irwin Colorado Junior
Community involvement: Volunteer for the Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado, team captain for Hale Irwin Player Program, captain of varsity golf team, literacy tutor for elementary students, volunteer with Wreaths Across America, helped build a Habitat for Humanity house, works as a guide for veterans as part of Fly Tying and Fishing program volunteer
AMANDA LEVY
Bethesda, Md. (2019)
GPA: 4.96
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 5th, Amino VITAL® Junior Championship
Community involvement: Captain of co-ed varsity golf team, class delegate for high school student government, mentor as part of the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf eLeader program, volunteer with special needs swim program
GPA: 4.96
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 5th, Amino VITAL® Junior Championship
Community involvement: Captain of co-ed varsity golf team, class delegate for high school student government, mentor as part of the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf eLeader program, volunteer with special needs swim program
SELINA LI
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2019)
GPA: 4.68
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Championship presented by Stuart Francis, Princeton Varsity Golf ‘74
Community involvement: Co-chair of St. James Charity Golf Tournament, co-captain of varsity golf team, math and science tutor, vice president of high school Habitat for Humanity club
GPA: 4.68
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Championship presented by Stuart Francis, Princeton Varsity Golf ‘74
Community involvement: Co-chair of St. James Charity Golf Tournament, co-captain of varsity golf team, math and science tutor, vice president of high school Habitat for Humanity club
CELINE NIU
Newport Beach, Calif. (2019)
GPA: 4.58
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: T1, AJGA Preview at Brookhaven
Community involvement: Volunteer for public library with children’s summer reading program, Leadership Links participant raising money for the American Heart Association
GPA: 4.58
ACT: 34
Best 2018 finish: T1, AJGA Preview at Brookhaven
Community involvement: Volunteer for public library with children’s summer reading program, Leadership Links participant raising money for the American Heart Association
KAYLEE SAKODA
Cypress, Calif. (2019)
GPA: 4.45
SAT: 1470
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Gary Woodland Junior Championship
Community involvement: Leadership Links participant raising money for the AJGA’s ACE Grant Program and the American Diabetes Association, golf camp volunteer
GPA: 4.45
SAT: 1470
Best 2018 finish: 3rd, AJGA Gary Woodland Junior Championship
Community involvement: Leadership Links participant raising money for the AJGA’s ACE Grant Program and the American Diabetes Association, golf camp volunteer
BROOKE SEAY
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (2019)
GPA: 4.57
SAT: 1410
Best 2018 finish: T2, Thunderbird International Junior
Community involvement: Volunteer instructor/mentor at The First Tee of San Diego/Pro Kids, tutor for elementary students, captain of varsity golf team, volunteer at FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competitions
GPA: 4.57
SAT: 1410
Best 2018 finish: T2, Thunderbird International Junior
Community involvement: Volunteer instructor/mentor at The First Tee of San Diego/Pro Kids, tutor for elementary students, captain of varsity golf team, volunteer at FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competitions
GABRIELLE SHIEH
Carlisle, Mass. (2020)
GPA: 4.67
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 4th, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: Volunteered to make a website and help run a charity event in her community for a fallen police officer, co-captain of co-ed varsity golf team, volunteer at Open Table
GPA: 4.67
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: 4th, Junior Golf Hub Championship presented by John D. Mineck Foundation
Community involvement: Volunteered to make a website and help run a charity event in her community for a fallen police officer, co-captain of co-ed varsity golf team, volunteer at Open Table
ALEXIS SUDJIANTO
Charlotte, N.C. (2019)
GPA: 4.61
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T3, D.A. Points Junior Championship sponsored by Pekin Insurance and UnityPoint Health
Community involvement: Volunteer at science and technology museum, participant in holiday gift donation program, volunteer at church with food pantry, raises money and awareness for traveling library in Indonesia
GPA: 4.61
ACT: 35
Best 2018 finish: T3, D.A. Points Junior Championship sponsored by Pekin Insurance and UnityPoint Health
Community involvement: Volunteer at science and technology museum, participant in holiday gift donation program, volunteer at church with food pantry, raises money and awareness for traveling library in Indonesia
ANNIE SUN
(Canada) Beijing, China (2019)
GPA: 4.22
SAT: 1440
Best 2018 finish: T3, Killington Junior Golf Championship
Community involvement: Captain of varsity golf team, volunteer raising donations and teaching English to kids in Beijing
GPA: 4.22
SAT: 1440
Best 2018 finish: T3, Killington Junior Golf Championship
Community involvement: Captain of varsity golf team, volunteer raising donations and teaching English to kids in Beijing
MICHELLE WONG
La Habra Heights, Calif. (2019)
GPA: 4.47
SAT: 1410
Best 2018 finish: T5, AJGA Reno / Tahoe Junior at ArrowCreek
Community involvement: JWGA summer golf camp leader, math tutor, captain of varsity golf team, member of Key Club
GPA: 4.47
SAT: 1410
Best 2018 finish: T5, AJGA Reno / Tahoe Junior at ArrowCreek
Community involvement: JWGA summer golf camp leader, math tutor, captain of varsity golf team, member of Key Club