18 Under 18: Benjamin Ganz

Benjamin Ganz, 17

Son of Jodi Ganz and Adam Ganz
Pace Academy

Benjamin’s involvement with athletics, on and off the field, is hard to compete with. He’s won numerous athlete awards at Pace Academy, where he’s been a member of the cross country, wrestling, track and field, and lacrosse teams – as well as captain of the first two. His record in wrestling especially is astounding, as he is ranked fifth in the state with more than 70 individual wins. He’s deeply involved in The Christopher League – an organization for children with special needs to get the opportunity to play baseball on Saturday mornings – which he’s been volunteering with since sixth grade. He even started a club at Pace Academy, The Christopher League Community Engagement Club, to help the league’s recruitment and funding. He’s also an active member at The Temple, where he has acted as both a Madrich and a Gesher Leader.

Awards and Honor Societies
Jim and Leslie Wheeler Scholar Athlete Award (2022)
Lance and Shield Sports Award (2023)
Horowitz Athletics Leadership Award (2024)
National Honors Society (Inducted 2023)
AP Scholar (2024)
Most Valuable Wrestler (Team Award)

Activities and Leadership Roles
GHSA Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) (2024-2025)
Gesher Leader at The Temple (2023-2025)
Peer Leader at Pace (2024-2025)
Student Ambassador at Pace (2021-2025)
Pace Academy Jewish Affinity Group | Co-facilitator (2024-2025)
Pace Academy | Cross Country Captain (2022-2024)
Pace Academy | Wrestling Captain (2022-2023)
Northside Youth Organization | Umpire (202
Camp Barney Medintz Counselor (2024)
Christopher League Volunteer and Club Leader (2018-2025)
Trees Atlanta Volunteer (2021-2025)
Madrich at The Temple (2020-2022)