Quill and Scroll Editorial Contest Winners: Honoring the Best in Student Journalism Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists in collaboration with Academic Quests is pleased to announce the winners of its prestigious Editorial Contest 2024. After thoughtful deliberation and thorough examination, judges of the Honorary Society selected the top entries from a talented pool of students. These exceptional writers have demonstrated outstanding skill, creativity, and dedication to the craft of editorial writing. The editorial topic for this year was “With the recent explosion of Artificial Intelligence technology, teens need to further validate the information they receive on social media platforms for their news. What steps should teens take to ensure what they see is real? How can they counter fabricated news and disinformation in both their feeds and in talking with peers?” The students who secured top positions gave compelling arguments, strong evidence and effective recommendations. Students in both the class categories wrote exceptional essays. In Class A (grade 9 – 10) category the winners were: Muhammad Faisal Imran, 1st position, Sahibzada Muhammad Ali, 2nd position, both students are from Learning Alliance Aziz Avenue and Hassan Raza, 3rd position, is from Learning Alliance DHA. Syeda Hadiya from Learning Alliance DHA was awarded Honorable mention. In Class B (grade 11 – 12) category the winners were: Zaina Aslam from Learning Alliance International, secured 1st position, Wareesha Sial from First Steps School of Arts and Sciences, got 2nd position and Aiza Merchant from Learning Alliance International secured 3rd position. While Hooriyah Ahmad from Learning Alliance International was given Honorable Mention. The Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists was started on April 10, 1926, at the University of Iowa by renowned pollster George H. Gallup. The Honorary Society initiated the Quill & Scroll Editorial Contest that focuses on journalistic and scholastic publications. This competition fosters research, reading, writing and analytical skills. The contest is judged by professional American journalists. Top ranking students are eligible for scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500. Academic Quests is proud to partner with Quill and Scroll International Honorary Society for High School Journalists in order to bring the international contests to Pakistan to help develop critical and creative thinking of the students. Academic Quests offers students transformative educational experiences through collaborations with top universities like Harvard and Oxford, as well as international contests with globally ranked organizations. These opportunities help students build academic profiles, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence.

Pakistani Students Shine in Future Problem Solving (FPS) Generative AI World Solutions Challenge 2024 In a remarkable achievement, Pakistani students have earned an Honorable Mention in the prestigious Future Problem Solving (FPS) Generative AI World Solutions Challenge 2024. This global recognition is a testament to the exceptional talent and dedication of Pakistani students and teachers in the field of artificial intelligence. The students who have been given Honorable Mention award are as follows: Enaya Ali, Faiz Murtaza, Mohammad Talha, Nusaybah Nawaz, Ali Mir, Mishaal Baig, Rameen Kashif and Shahmir Khan from Headstart School, Kuri Campus. This award is a significant milestone for Pakistani students, demonstrating their ability to compete with the best in the world. This achievement will undoubtedly inspire more students to pursue careers in AI and related fields.  The FPS World Solutions Challenge is a highly competitive platform that brings together students from around the world to showcase their innovative solutions using AI. This year’s contest saw participation from numerous countries, with Pakistani students making a significant impact. The challenge for this year was Generative AI and the problem to be solved was: how will the emerging uses of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) impact how we work, live, play, and learn? It was a two weeks’ challenge were students from grade 5-9 worked in teams and researched the given challenge, applied the 6 steps problem solving process of FPS to come up with various solutions and an action plan.  Academic Quests is proud to partner with Future Problem Solving Program International in order to bring the international competitions to Pakistan and to develop the ability of young people globally to design and achieve positive futures through problem solving using critical and creative thinking. Academic Quests offers students transformative educational experiences through collaborations with top universities like Harvard and Oxford, as well as international contests with globally ranked organizations. These opportunities help students build academic profiles, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence.

Global Recognition and Endless Possibilities: Teeneagle Announces Winners Pakistani students soar high in the prestigious global competition of TeenEagle. Serena Sikandar Minhas from Learning Alliance International, Lahore, has secured first position in the world and has brought immense pride and joy for the nation. On achieving this remarkable feat, Serena Sikandar has been awarded full scholarship to participate in the global finals to be held in Thailand next year. Other students who have received gold medals are Ehsham Yasir, from Bloomfield Hall School and Keyaan Nasir. Students who have been awarded silver and bronze medals are Ayra Jamal, from Future World School and Hooriyah Salman from Learning Alliance International, respectively. TeenEagle Competition is accredited and certified by Brooke House College. This competition encourages students to become keen readers and observers. It inspires young minds to unlock their potential in English Language. The contest is open for students aged between 8 to 18 years. All the study resources and preparation material are provided to the students online. Students have to qualify the online round to be eligible for the global finals. The winners at Global Finals get 10% discount on first year’s tuition fee in over 60 universities in UK. Top performing students receive gold, silver and bronze medals along with certificates. The Global Final Rounds are going to take place in some of the world’s most unique and multicultural cities such as Thailand, London and New York. These finals are spread over seven days, packed full with competitions, trips to local attractions, and many festivities. Academic Quests is proud to partner with TeenEagle in order to bring the international competition to Pakistan. Academic Quests offers students transformative educational experiences through collaborations with top universities like Harvard and Oxford, as well as international contests with globally ranked organizations. These opportunities help students build academic profiles, critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Quill and Scroll Contest 2024! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and creativity have truly paid off. To those who won, an extra round of applause for your exceptional achievements—your efforts have set you apart, and you should be incredibly proud. For those who received honorable mentions, know that your work was recognized and appreciated. This accomplishment speaks volumes about your talent and commitment. Keep pushing forward; the sky’s the limit! You’ve all made a mark, and this is just the beginning. Well done! 👏📚🎨

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Future Problem Solving (FPS) competition, especially those who tackled the GEN AI (Generative AI) challenge! 🤖✨ Your ability to think critically and creatively about one of the most important and rapidly evolving topics in today’s world is truly impressive. Whether you were part of the winning teams or received honorable mentions, your effort to engage with such a complex issue shows your passion for problem-solving and innovation. GEN AI is transforming how we live, work, and interact with technology, and your insights and ideas will help shape the future. A special shout-out to the winners—your ability to analyze and propose solutions for the ethical, social, and technological aspects of AI is a testament to your skills as forward-thinking leaders. For those who received honorable mentions, your ideas were recognized as being on the right path, and you should be incredibly proud of your achievements. This is just the start! Keep pushing the boundaries of your thinking and continue to make an impact in the world of problem-solving and innovation. You’ve all demonstrated the qualities of future leaders, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve next. Keep up the great work! 🌟👏