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Portrait of Addison Reibling

Honor Society® member

Addison Reibling

  • Materials Science
  • Class of 2025
  • Bentonville, Arkansas

Member since March 2025

About

My name is Addison Reibling, and I am a 17-year-old senior at Thaden School in Arkansas. I am passionate about the natural sciences, energy conservation, and promoting specialty courts in my community! My love for learning has been present for my whole life and is reflected through my position as a National Merit Finalist. Alongside enjoying learning, I also have a love for my community and volunteer frequently. In the future, I want to be a material scientist focusing on creating new, eco-friendly materials to help halt the climate crisis.

Education

  • Northwestern University

    Chemistry

    2025 – Present

Honors and awards

  • 2025 National Merit Finalist

  • Thaden School Shariar Award

    A selective school-based award given to a student in 11th grade who exhibits great intellectual curiosity.

  • 2024 Arkansas Young Artist Association Competition Expressive Sculpture Fifth Place

  • 2024 Arts Across Arkansas Competition Visual Arts Third Place

  • 2023 Arts Across Arkansas Competition Visual Arts Finalist

  • 2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Regional Honorable Mention

  • 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition Regional Gold Key

  • Kept a 4.0 GPA throughout all high school years, both at Haas Hall Academy Bentonville and Thaden School.

Goals and interests

Career goal

After obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Northwestern University in 2029, I plan to get a masters degree in material science and, eventually, a PhD. Overall, I aim to contribute to a world that creates less waste and lighten the burden of the climate crisis for future generations.

Outside the classroom

My hobbies include art, working out, puzzles, and spending time with my family and friends!

Volunteering

  • Summer Camp Teen Leader

    Teen Action Support Center

    Jul 2023

  • Teen Leadership Committee founder, participant, and volunteer

    Teen Action Support Center

    Aug 2022 – May 2024

  • Volunteer

    Teen Action Support Center

    Jun 2022 – Mar 2025

  • Volunteer, Communications Chair

    National Charity League

    May 2022 – May 2023

  • Volunteer

    Best Friends Animal Society

    May 2022 – Mar 2023

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced