Guam students captured top honors in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition encouraging middle and high school students to design original software applications to address real-world problems, according to a release from Guam Delegate James Moylan on Jan. 7.
The overall winner was Alexander Cruz, a junior at Father Duenas Memorial School, for his app DeepView CXR. The software integrates artificial intelligence models with tools for viewing and analyzing chest X-ray images, allowing users to adjust image properties, add annotations and compare outputs from multiple AI models displayed as heatmaps highlighting areas of interest. Designed for medical professionals and students, the app enhances how chest X-rays are analyzed and understood. As the top winner, Cruz will receive national recognition and have his app showcased at the U.S. Capitol.
Second place went to Kristie Kim, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School, for PharmAssistant, an app that helps users identify over-the-counter medication options and nearby pharmacies. The app uses keyword detection to provide simple guidance for managing mild symptoms and common health concerns, serving both Guam residents and visitors.
Third place was awarded to Offeia Yordy, a sophomore at St. John’s School, for Beach Buddies, which alerts users to potentially hazardous beach conditions. The app aggregates data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Weather Service of Guam and the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and presents beach-specific safety information with a shareable QR code feature.
“These students demonstrated an impressive level of skill, creativity, and purpose,” Moylan said, adding that their work reflects the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers from Guam.
