I went to St. Mark’s School in Southborough, MA for high school, where I was fortunate to explore a variety of interdisciplinary interests.
Awards
- Cum Laude Society
- The Edward A. Taft ‘69 Computer Science Prize
awarded to that student who by interest, curiosity, original thought, and practical application of ideas has acquired a deeper understanding of the field of computer science. - The Association of St. Mark’s School Prize
awarded to one senior through their service to the broader community beyond the St. Mark’s campus, enriches both their own life and the life of the greater School. - The Coleman Prize in English
endowed by Joseph G. Coleman Jr., Class of 1899 & awarded to that student, who, in the judgment of the English Department, has submitted the outstanding essay during this academic year. - USA Computing Olympiad Platinum Division Qualifier
- National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Chinese Nationals Semifinalist, Public Forum Debate
Activities
- FIRST Robotics Team 3566 Gone Fishin’ (Team Captain)
- Debate and Mock Trial
- Participated in 30+ Public Forum Debate regional and national tournaments. Rank 8 for Membership Points in NSDA China Circuit, top 1% of 30,000+ by the time I stopped.
- Won Champion and Outstanding Attorney at Peer Potential Mock Trial (PPMT), the biggest Chinese national mock trial tournament, in 2020.
- Taft STEM Research Fellowship
- History Research Fellowship
wrote a paper on the Conservative Talk Radio and Its Impact on Heightened Partisanship - Lions Roam: “Race, Racism, and Reconciliation”
studied the history of racial struggles of African Americans and Native Americans and travelled to the American South and the Navajo Nation