Nidhi

“Throughout my journey at Cherokee, the biggest constant has been support. Whether from my teachers, coaches, classmates, or club advisors, I have always felt supported and motivated to put my all into everything I do and they have shaped my mindset to look towards growth and learning which I am sure will set me up for success.”

Activities: Project Lead the Way, Charge Robotics, Varsity Tennis Team, DECA, No Place for Hate, Peer Leaders 

Honors/Awards: National Honor Society, National Merit Semifinalist, French Honor Society, Business and Technology Honor Society, Athlete of the Week, Super Chief Award, Multiple DECA awards and recognition across district, state, and international levels, FIRST Dean’s List Semifinalist, 2024 AP Scholar, 2025 AP Scholar with Distinction, K. Kiki Konstantinos Foundation Scholarship, Cherokee Captains Award, Cherokee Athletic Award, South Jersey Tennis Coaches Association Career Achievement Award, Math Laureate Award, Science Laureate Award, Presidential Academic Excellence Award, SAT Recognition - 1400 or Higher Across Multiple Administrations of the SAT

Community Service: I am involved in different types of community service ranging from participating in service organizations at Cherokee including Peer Leaders as well as volunteering in the local STEM community with Charge Robotics. Outside of Cherokee, I have also volunteered as a teacher's assistant at a daycare and have been a part of multiple STEM outreach initiatives.

Post-Secondary Education: University of Michigan College of Engineering

Major: Robotics

Career Aspirations: I aspire to be an engineer in the aerospace industry or go into business in the tech industry.