In a quiet room, Jerry Chen would be the first to break the silence—with his singing. While it may seem random at first, it fits someone who is always tuned in to the people around him. That attentiveness carries into every part of Jerry’s life, whether he is leading his class or working through difficult math problems. Drawn early to proofs and the mysteries of number theory, Jerry became fascinated by the logic behind how things work. He pairs that analytical mindset with a genuine interest in how people feel, combining math and music in his science fair project. Using brainwave data and a machine learning model, he analyzed how different types of music affect his classmates’ moods. That same balance between logic and empathy also shapes the way Jerry leads the people around him. As class president, Jerry is not the loudest voice in the room, but he values cohesion and steady progress, helping guide his class through moments like their comeback win on Webb Day. As he heads to Stanford University this fall to study Symbolic Systems, Jerry will be remembered not just as a mathematician or a leader, but as someone who brought thoughtfulness to every facet of his life.