We’re thrilled to share a video of Donya Fournier reflecting on her feelings and her story about the article that was recently selected for Edition of the Year 2025 — one of the twelve best pieces. It’s exciting that this piece is also one of her favorites, as she has been able to include her grandfather’s bird photos while writing about a topic she loves—the environment. Here’s her story link.

You can view her article in the attachment and read the full Edition of the Year 2025 here.

Donya Fournier is a 4.0 GPA student at Arizona College Preparatory Erie Campus (Class of ’27), a published author, and an accomplished athlete. She’s one of our talented Newspaper Writers and Honorary Ambassadors, with us since early 2025. Learn more about her here.

Her article, along with the other pieces in Edition of the Year 2025, was reviewed by Professor Bishnu PATHAK, PhD — Nobel Peace Prize Nominee (2014–2019).

This special edition also features glowing testimonials from esteemed individuals:

1.  Mr. Desh Subba – Philosopher and author of numerous works, including Philosophy of Fearism; Trabeman’s Journey to Fearless; Trans Philosophism; Fearmorphosis; Scapeghostism; Eco-Fearism; and Fear, Law, and Criminology. Many of his philosophy titles are listed in The University of Hong Kong Library catalog, and Fearmorphosis was recently included in The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Library catalog.

2.  Dr. Nitya Prakash – Nobel Peace Prize Nominee (2022), CEO of Quality New Zealand Education Limited.

3.  Mr. Mark Beales – Assistant Director of the Sixth Form Center and Deputy Head of English at King’s College International School Bangkok; published author (Lonely Planet); IB Team Chair and former Principal.

Edition of the Year 2025 is proudly printed and displayed in the Sixth Form Center at King’s College International School Bangkok, Thailand. A pride for all INSPIRE YOUTH JOURNAL lovers!

We’re incredibly proud of her and wish Donya continued success in her studies and beyond.