Q: What grade are you in?

A: I am in the 12th grade at Emmaus High School.

Q: What is your favorite subject? Why?

A: My favorite subject is computer science. I think it’s really fun to program and I’m good at it.

Q: Have you received any special awards or recognition?

A: I received the Academic Excellence Award for having a 4.0 GPA for all high school years.

Q: Are you involved in any extracurricular activities?

A: I am involved in soccer, American Computer Science League, Future Business Leaders of America and Pennsylvania Mathematics League.

Q: What is your next goal after high school?

A: To attend college and major in computer science and eventually get a job in the field.

Q: What would you say your biggest challenge has been so far?

A: Writing my college essays for applications to several colleges.

Q: What do you want to be remembered for?

A: I want to be remembered for being smart and funny at times.

Q: Who is in your family?

A: My mom, Geetha, my dad, Jayaram and my brothers Arvind and Vinay.

Q: Do you have someone you look up to?

A: I look up to my brother Vinay because he is fun to be around and he is smart.

Q: Do you have any advice for your peers?

A: My advice is don’t give up, be persistent.