Hometown: Alameda, California
High School: Saint Joseph-Notre Dame High
Major: Computer Science and Engineering
Minor: Electrical Engineering and Entrepreneurship
Alexander James (A.J.) Elfar is a positive person with a strong work ethic. He earned the honor of Eagle Scout and has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. A.J. is a Presidential Scholar, a member of the National Honor Society, and Salutatorian for the class of 2016 at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School. He has been elected each year for the last four years as his class representative and officer of his high school's STEAM club. A.J. has a strong affinity for the sciences and has spent the past four summers working at the USDA where he has investigated biodegradable wrapping films from agricultural surplus products. Last year, A.J. spearheaded and organized an ice cream sale drive, raising over $1,000 for Free the Children in Kenya, and looks forward to leading similar social entrepreneurship inspired service projects in the future. AJ is excited by the opportunities to forge new friendships through collaboration, learn and grow at SCU and to make positive contributions to his community.