18 Under 18: Rachel Slutzky

Rachel Slutzky, 17

Daughter of Jennifer and Miles Slutzky
Dunwoody High School

If you ask Rachel, she’ll say her favorite thing ever is her love for Camp Thunderbird, where she’s been going for 12 years and was selected as their best Counselor in Training – but this paints far too small a picture of her achievements. She is a member of multiple honor societies, and deeply involved in both flag football and lacrosse. She is the founder and president of Students Against Antisemitism, a club she founded at Dunwoody High School in the wake of October 7 which now boasts more than 100 members, providing a safe space to discuss concerns about the war and antisemitism with both Jewish and non-Jewish peers. She is also a volunteer at numerous charities, including Creating Connected Communities, where she has been on the Leader Development Program since she joined, and is presently their Community Engagement Board Member, speaking at various events to help promote CCC and get others involved.

Awards and Honor Societies
Georgia Certificate of Merit (2024)
AP Scholar Award (2024)
National Honor Society (Inducted 2023)
Beta Club (Inducted 2023)
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society (Inducted 2023)
Lacrosse Spirit Award (2023)
Camp Thunderbird | CIT Anchor (2023)

Get The AJT Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up

Activities and Leadership Roles
Students Against Antisemitism | Founder, President (2023-Present)
Creating Connected Communities | Leader Development Program (2021-Present), Community Engagement Board Member (2023-Present)
Emily’s Trick or Treat (2022-Present)
Atlanta Lacrosse League | Defensive Player (2021-2025)
Dunwoody High School Varsity Girls Flag Football | Rusher (2021-2025)
YMCA Camp Counselor (2022-2024)
B’nai Torah Youth Leader (2021-Present)
Student Government Association| Class Representative. (2021-2025)
BBYO (2021-2023)
Childhood Cancer Awareness Club (2022-Present)
Jewish Student Union (2021-Present)
Foster Care Awareness Club (2022-Present)