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Activities

 

I strongly believe in giving back to the community. We should embed service into our lifestyle.

During the onset of the pandemic, I initiated a service project to provide PPE to hospitals.

Started with my own effort but in order to amplify the impact, expanded the project, recruited volunteers, raised funds, and coordinated with print shops in other states. 

Apart from this, sold sewed masks to raise funds for Food Bank. Made Thank you packages to healthcare workers with a desktop acrylic painting and goodies.
IMPACT:

  • 4000+ PPE including 800+ sewn items

  • Hospitals benefited: University of Nebraska Medical Center, CHI Lakeside, Methodist Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Omaha,  Methodist Council Bluffs, Bryan LGH

  • Funds to Food Bank equivalent to 28000 meals

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This project has helped me learn and grow tremendously, especially in Project management, communication and collaboration, influencing, and leadership. The best part has been the people who were so selfless and inspiring.  The project has been so fulfilling.  helped me realize my potential and strengthened my commitment to give back.

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Interact club by Rotary Cub brings together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.

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Role: President. Aug 2022 - May 2023

Vice President: Aug 2021- May 2022

Undersecretary: Aug 2020 - May 2021

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  • Lead one of the largest clubs with 190+ students, promoting volunteerism, and community service. 

  • Strategizing, planning, and organizing local and international events/efforts. Programs accomplished:

    • Food Drives

    • Pen pals with Senior Citizens

    • Fundraiser for girls’ education in South Sudan

    • Event with Restoring Dignity for Afghan Refugees

    • Heifer International Project

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Forensics is competitive speech. It is a class and also an extra-curricular activity. Millard North High School has one of the largest teams in the state and the country. Member of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), a national honorary organization. State Class A champions 5 years in a row.

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  • Student Advisory Council: Aug 2022 - May 2023

  • Varsity Mentor: Aug 2020 - May 2023

  • Original Oratory Speaker: Aug 2019 - May 2023

  • 6th in State and 54th in the Nation

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As a Student Advisory council member, I help plan and organize events. I also mentor the freshmen. 

I took up Forensics for exploring new opportunities outside of my comfort zone and have used the platform to raise my voice on issues I'm passionate about. This activity has been a very meaningful part of my journey as a student/learner.  I achieved the National Speech and Debate Association Degree of Special Distinction and am a 2-time NIETOC qualifier.

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Bharatanatyam is an Indian Classical Dance form. When I dance, I  transform into a free soul. Dance is my go-to and has helped me to learn and embrace my roots/heritage and be my authentic self.  Bharatanatyam is a dance form with the artsy storytelling of mythology, spiritual ideas, and other themes from Hinduism and calls for discipline, dedication, and rigorous practice.

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Role: Artist/Performer and participant in the Guinness Book of World Records

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I've learned dance for about 9 years from Smt. Ushasree Devaraju and also trained under world-famous artist and Guru/Maestro Sri. Madurai R Muralidaran of India. 

  • Participant of the Guinness Book of world records under Mt Muralidaran performing with 140+ Bharatnatyam artists around the globe virtually which also raised funds for India's COVID relief.

  • Performed at the Nutcracker show at Orpheum in 2021.Act II world dances where several world dance forms were presented, transcending borders, and showcasing diversity. 

  • Completed Maargam certification (a course with a full definite list/path of dance items). 

  • Planning for my Arangetram, a solo performance in the summer of 2023.


The Hoofbeat is Millard North High School's Newspaper. It is a club as well as a class. Millard North is the 2021 State Champion- Class A. See Awards menu item.

Role: In-Depth Editor: Aug 2022 - May 2023
Lifestyle Editor: Aug 2021- May 2022
Staff Writer Aug 2020 - May 2021

For me. Journalism enables me to raise not only my voice but also ensure others' voices and life experiences are heard. 

  • Managing the production schedule for section writers

  • Providing editorial feedback to staff writers,

  • Designing page graphics and layout, writing columns/articles.

  • Edit layouts for the newspaper.


Co-founded the Bollywood Dance club with a junior student. (Bollywood is Indian Cinema)
Role: Co-Founder and President

Dance - Diversity - Decompress!

•    Motto for the club is to spread cultural awareness, and diversity and have fun along the way.  It helps several like me to bring their authentic selves to school and hopefully paves way for others to do so. 
•    High school can be tough and dancing with friends is a great way to decompress at end of the day. It also helps nurture new friendships and grow your network in a fun casual setting.  
•    Apart from formal training in Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance), I’m a self-taught dancer in other forms which include Bollywood, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. 

 

Mustang Mentoring Program(MMP) is for guiding freshmen through the transition to high school, assisting them with classes, extra-curricular, and schedules. ​Mustan Mentoring Program is also a leadership development program for upperclassmen with retreats and events throughout the year to build these skills.

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Role: Senior Mentor​

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​Work with a group of freshmen and help answer their queries about schedules, classes/academics, and extracurriculars/activities. Mentor them. 

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  • Honor Societies

    • National Honors Society

    • Math Honor Society​

    • Spanish Honor Society

  • Challenges:

    •  Econ Challenge

    •  AMC Math Challenge

  • Other community services:

    • COVID relief to India

    • Red Cross - Biomedical volunteer

    • APSF​ - Notes/Letters

    • Open Door Mission - Run coat drives and donated coats

    • UNICEF club events participation

    • Methodist Women's Hospital Volunteer Pre-pandemic

  • Tennis Player(JV sophomore yr)

  • Piano Player (Several concerts and Superior ranking n competitions)

  • Emcee for a 1000+ people event

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