MEET OUR SCHOLARS - CLASS OF 2025
ABBY WATZ (SHE/HER/HERS)
CLASS PRESIDENT '25
Humanities Pathway
Spanish
Hi! My name is Abby Watz and I'm so glad that I'm a part of Global Scholars as I love being able to learn about other countries and fully immerse myself in a specific path of study. In school I am a part of World Quest, Students Demand Action, Women in Stem, and the Photography Club. Outside of school I enjoy playing tennis and am on the Edina Girls Varsity team. I also love spending time with friends, baking, listening to music, and spending time outdoors. I am so excited to be a part of this program and learn about other cultures!
ANGELA LANGSWEIRDT (SHE/HER/HERS)
STEM Pathway
Spanish and French
Bonjour! I'm Angela Langsweirdt and I'm focusing on STEM as my area of study. My favorite subjects are Math, Science, and French. Growing up in an American/Latina household has provided me with unique cultural experiences. Outside of school, I enjoy playing tennis, badminton, and singing. I am part of the Debate team, in which I am very involved. I am excited to be a part of the Global Scholars Program as I enjoy learning about other countries and their cultures!
MAZIE SOLARZ-PATEL (SHE/HER/HERS)
Fine Arts Pathway
French
Hi! I'm Mazie Solarz-Patel, and I'm so glad to be part of the Global Scholars program here in Edina. I've moved over nine times throughout my life, so being able to finally settle down and really become immersed in my school's community has been wonderful. Besides Global Scholars, I also love English, psychology, and biology. Outside of school, I participate in theater, horseback riding, and writing contests, as well as doing a lot of photography, drawing, poetry, reading, and singing!
CLAIRE SAFRANSKI (SHE/HER/HERS)
Humanities Pathway
Spanish
Hi, my name is Claire Safranski, and I am so honored to be apart of this amazing program. For my concentration of study, I am focusing on a humanities pathway. I am involved in piano (10th year), tennis (third year), and softball (6th year). In my free time, I enjoy writing short-stories based on important topics, traveling with my family, participating in writing contests and piano contests, and lastly, spending time with my golden retriever, Farrah.
ZOYA HASAN (SHE/HER/HERS)
STEM Pathway
Spanish
Hi! My name is Zoya Hasan. I love learning about science and math, as well as different cultures. In school, I am involved in Model UN, Project Earth, Ping Pong club, and AAPI Student Union. I have been playing tennis for a very long time and I play for the Edina girl's team. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching movies and TV shows, being active, and biking. I am extremely excited to be a part of the Global Scholars Program and learn about other countries!
BERGEN PICKETT SHE/HER/HERS
STEM Pathway
French
Hi! I’m Bergen, a current sophomore. I love swimming, skiing, reading, and hanging out with my friends and family. My family and I love to travel, and I hope to live somewhere in Europe when I’m older.
MAX WILLMUTH HE/HIM/HIS
STEM Pathway
French
Hi! My name is Max Willmuth and I’m excited to be a part of the Global Scholars Program at EHS. I’m focusing on the STEM pathway and think I may be interested in a computer science career. I went to the Normandale French Immersion Elementary and have enjoyed practicing my French overseas and at immersion camps. I have a grandparent on each side that was born and raised in a foreign country so I am particularly interested in international culture, experiences and travel. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and chess. I’ve also been juggling for more than 6 years!