10-Year-Old History Scholar Joins First Lady at State of the Union

Everest Nevraumont's invitation highlights the promise of personalized, AI-powered learning.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Ten-year-old Everest Nevraumont, a student at Alpha School's GT School campus in Austin, attended the 2026 State of the Union address as a special guest of First Lady Melania Trump. Everest's invitation recognizes her academic achievements, knowledge of history, and advocacy for AI-supported learning.

Why it matters

Everest's story connects education, technology, and civic engagement at the highest level, placing a national spotlight on how artificial intelligence can help unlock student potential. Her recognition at the State of the Union signals that students who are trusted with responsibility, given adaptive tools, and supported by strong mentorship can achieve far beyond traditional expectations.

The details

Everest has earned multiple state titles in history competitions and won medals at the international level in History Bowl events. At GT School, she works within a mastery-based, AI-supported learning environment where coursework adapts to her level and pace. Everest has delivered two TEDx talks and been featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show for her scholarly knowledge of history.

  • Everest attended the 2026 State of the Union address on February 24, 2026.
  • The White House invited Everest to attend the event in recognition of her academic achievements.

The players

Everest Nevraumont

A 10-year-old student at Alpha School's GT School campus in Austin who has earned multiple state titles in history competitions and won medals at the international level in History Bowl events.

Melania Trump

The First Lady of the United States, who invited Everest to attend the 2026 State of the Union address.

MacKenzie Price

The co-founder of Alpha School, which operates on a model of personalized, AI-powered learning.

Alpha School

A national network of private K-8 schools dedicated to transforming education through innovative, tech-powered learning.

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What they’re saying

“It is an honor to be invited to the State of the Union. I love history and getting to be part of a moment that will be written about in history books is so exciting! It means a lot to me that learning, curiosity and using AI in a responsible way are being recognized. I hope it shows other kids that if you work hard and stay curious, you can do amazing things.”

— Everest Nevraumont (PRNewswire)

“Everest embodies our belief that when students are given high standards and high support, they rise to meet them. Her recognition at the State of the Union shows what is possible when students are empowered with personalized learning tools and trusted to take ownership of their education.”

— MacKenzie Price, Co-founder, Alpha School (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The White House has increasingly emphasized the importance of preparing students for an AI-driven future, and Everest's story offers a real example of that preparation in action. Her recognition at the State of the Union signals that students who are trusted with responsibility, given adaptive tools, and supported by strong mentorship can achieve far beyond traditional expectations.

The takeaway

Everest's success at Alpha School underscores the potential of personalized, AI-powered learning to unlock student potential. Her invitation to the State of the Union represents national recognition of a new learning model built around personalization, mastery, and student agency, demonstrating that when students receive academics at the right level and pace, and are supported by adults who motivate and emotionally support them, they can achieve extraordinary growth.