Each year, we are honored to celebrate young changemakers who embody what it means to Spread The Love Forward. These incredible students have not only shown dedication to their academics but have also gone above and beyond in their communities, on the field, and in their personal lives.
We’re proud to announce the 2025 Spread The Love Forward Scholarship Recipients—five students who inspire us with their dreams, resilience, and passion to make the world a better place.
Caroline Rodriguez
Park High School
Caroline will be attending Gateway Technical College to study Biomedical Science with plans to transfer to a university and become a doctor.
A committed athlete, Caroline played soccer throughout high school, balancing academics and sports with admirable drive.
Siroun Buchaklain
Horlick High School
Siroun is headed to university with plans to double major in Business Management and Economics. Her ultimate goal? To hold a leadership position in a major corporation and help influence corporate strategies that balance profit with purpose.
She was the captain of her varsity tennis team, played soccer, and maintained honor roll and scholar athlete status—all while holding a job.
“My goal is to lead with the kind of love that sees strength in difference, that listens to silenced voices, and that recognizes the power of every story. I believe that when we center love in the way we build our world, we create systems where no one is forgotten or left behind. That is what spreading the love forward looks like to me: turning inherited love into justice, dignity, and opportunity for others.”
Luis Garcia
Case High School
Luis will be attending UW-Milwaukee to pursue a degree in Political Science. His goal is to work in the public sector and contribute to local, state, or federal agencies that support community growth.
As a first-generation college student, Luis is deeply motivated to ensure others receive the same opportunities he was given. He’s a 4x district DECA medalist and an advocate for equity and service.
Jazmin Gonzalez
Horlick High School
Jazmin will be attending UW-Milwaukee and majoring in Human Resources Management. Her passion lies in creating safe, inclusive workplaces where everyone feels respected and valued.
Throughout high school, she consistently made the honor roll while balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities at home. Jazmin served as President of Student Government, was a member of the National Honor Society, and participated in DECA and Link Crew.
Bella Morales
Horlick High School
Bella plans to attend the University of Wisconsin and major in Communications. She was an active leader on campus, including serving as President of the Gender Sexuality Allies Alliance (GSAA).
All while excelling academically and working a job throughout high school, Belinda exemplifies what it means to lead with kindness.
“To me, spreading the love forward means approaching our lives with compassion, not hate. In a world where various problems arise, it’s easy to be consumed by hatred. It’s easy to act out of anger, annoyance, sadness, or desperation. However, by choosing compassion, we form a strong, loving heart that helps us recognize that everyone carries their own unique wounds.”
These students remind us that spreading the love forward is not just a motto—it's a way of life. We’re so proud to support their journeys and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make on the world.
Congratulations, STL Forward Class of 2025! 💕