Anne Sankale
Fort Zumwalt East High School
Anne Sankale is student council president and has led major events, including Homecoming, Veterans Day celebrations, and the district’s first International Night, showcasing more than 20 cultures. She founded the FZE New Student Cultural Connections Network to support diverse students and launched Future Ready, a college prep panel event. Beyond school, she serves her community through Vitendo 4 Africa, organizing youth mentorship programs, health screenings, and fundraising more than $10,000 in efforts that have contributed to building classrooms in Kenya. She was recognized as an Outstanding Senator at ALA Missouri Girls State, where she debated legislation at the state capitol. Additionally, she has volunteered more than 150 hours at The Magic House World Trade Exhibit, serves as a Sunday school teacher at her church, and advocates for safe driving through passion projects with MOTRACTION. Her leadership and service have earned her the Vitendo 4 Africa Kiongozi Emerging Leaders Award, Missouri Show Me Service Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, and Show Me Zero St. Louis District Regional Award.