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On the recordApril 27, 2026
these incredible young minds from Martin County High School earned top honors at the Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's First District with their app, Positive Pathways, designed to support mental health through interactive tools that help manage anxiety, depression, and OCD. Aaron Snyder, Ava Edmonds, and Layla Salem turned an idea into a working app using technology to make a real difference in helping people. Their success was made possible with the guidance of Libby Grimes, their media coordinator and mentor. I was so glad to welcome them to our Nation's Capital. Their creativity and dedication highlight the bright future of STEM in eastern North Carolina. Positive Pathways is an inspiring example of how young innovators can work together to use technology for the greater good.
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Joseph Haynes Davis
North Carolina

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Celebrating the achievements of students from Martin County High School at the Congressional App Challenge.

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