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Radio Interviews

Radio Interview

The Power of Young People to Change the World - Kids Helping Kids

The Power of Young People to Change the World - Kids Helping Kids

The recent pandemic has only amplified the existing academic challenges faced by marginalized groups in America. This week’s guest, Daxton Gutekunst, believes there is no one better to help young people in need than other young people.

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TV Interview

TV Interviews

Local Teen Creates Free Tutoring Service to Help Children

La Jolla teenager Daxton Gutekunst created a non-profit that pairs middle and high school students with younger children for mentorship and tutoring.

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Newspaper

Newspapers

La Jolla News Nuggets: La Jolla student gets Youth Leader of the Year honor

The International Rescue Committee San Diego named Daxton Gutekunst, a student at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, as Youth Leader of the Year.

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Two Bishop’s School students earn accolades from Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Daxton Gutekunst and Elias Herrera will receive their certificates at a ceremony in Point Loma on Sunday, May 22.

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Two Bishop’s School students earn accolades from Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Two students at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla have earned certificates from the Princeton Prize in Race Relations for projects to help improve race relations in their community.

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Campaigns

Campaigns
California Teen Starts Peer Tutoring Nonprofit That Serves Refugee and Immigrant Kids

California Teen Starts Peer Tutoring Nonprofit That Serves Refugee and Immigrant Kids

For immigrant and refugee children starting a new life with their families in the United States, there’s no doubt that school can be extremely intimidating. That’s why Daxton Gutekunst, a 16-year-old from San Diego, created his nonprofit, Kid By Kid.

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Everyday Young Hero- Daxton Gutekunst

Everyday Young Hero- Daxton Gutekunst

At the onset of the pandemic, Dax saw how strongly youth were impacted, both academically and socially, so he fully revamped KBK to offer online engagement opportunities.

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KBK @ Feed the Children

KBK @ Feed the Children

Featured in a video on how student led organizations are making a difference in their communities. Kid By Kid was honored to be among the few in the nation to be chosen.

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Publications

Publications

International Rescue Committee Youth Leader of the Year Award

On Oct. 20, Daxton Gutekunst '23 was honored as the IRC’s Youth Leader of the Year!

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The Bishop’s Giving Tree: Behind the Scenes

How the program brings refugee families and the Bishop’s community together every year

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Bishop's Junior Featured on Live Radio Show

Daxton Gutekunst ’23 was interviewed live on July 8 for VoiceAmerica’s program “The Power of Young People to Change the World.”

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Press Releases

Press Releases
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