Sacramento Tall Club – Applications

7 Scholastic Pins and 1 Academic Varsity Letter for 3.5+ GPA semesters over 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades
El Dorado County Office of Education Gold Star Student (9th, 10th, and 11th grades)
6 Service Pins and 1 Key Club Varsity Letter for achieving 300+ Community Service hours over 9th, 10th, and 11th grades
Ponderosa High School Band Programs: numerous marching and percussion awards (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Team Athletics Varsity Letter (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Team Scholastic Honors (9th, 10th,and 11th, and 12th grades)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Team All-Conference Team (11th and 12th grades)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Team State Qualifier (10th, 11th, and 12 grades)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Team High Points Male Skier (11th grade)
All-District Winter Percussion Team numerous awards (9th and 11th grades)
Future Farmers of America Greenhand Degree (9th grade)

Glenn Sabado Percussion Award (12th grade)
National Society of High School Scholars (12th grade)
Rotary Leadership Conference Representative (11th grade)
Boy State Nominee Finalist (11th grade)
Symphonic Band Junior Class MVP (11th grade)
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout (11th grade)
Boy Scouts of America Order of the Arrow Nominee (9th and 11th grades)
Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch Medallion Recipient Patrol Member (11th grade)
Future Farmers of America Scholastic Honors Ag Biology (9th)

Ponderosa High School Alpine Team (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)
Kirkwood Ski Education Foundation (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)
Professional Association of Scuba Divers (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)

12th grade: I worked as a volunteer, cook, server and bus boy at fundraisers for the following organizations: Images of Hope El Dorado, Ponderosa Band Boosters, and Rescue Volunteer Fire Association’s Pancake Breakfasts. As a Boy Scout I served in the Color Guard for Hangtown Motocross Classic’s opening ceremonies, Placerville Veterans Day ceremony, American Legion 119 National Commander Dinner, and Lakeview Elementary’s Veterans Day ceremony. I also assisted various fellow Scouts with Eagle
Scout projects including efforts to build electric guitars for Ponderosa High School’s Intro to Music class. I also was a volunteer musician playing the national anthem and pep tunes at the Placerville CHP Props, Cops, and Rodders event. As a member of Key Club I also volunteered twice a month at the Upper Room Dining Hall where I helped serve meals, bus tables, and clean after meal service.

11th grade: I worked as a volunteer, cook, server and bus boy at fundraisers for the following organizations: Images of Hope El Dorado and Rescue Volunteer Fire Association’s Pancake Breakfasts. As a Boy Scout I served in the Color Guard for Hangtown Motocross Classic’s opening ceremonies and Placerville Veterans Day ceremony and placed flags at the headstones of former military persons at Cameron Park Cemetery for Memorial Day. I also assisted various fellow Scouts with Eagle Scout projects
including efforts for the Rescue Volunteer Fire Association, Rescue Community Center, and I completed my Eagle Scout project which was designing, raising funds for, building, and installing 3 large cabinetry units to hold the drums for the Ponderosa High School Marching Band’s battery section (over 100 hours of effort). I also was a volunteer musician playing the national anthem and pep tunes at the Placerville CHP Props, Cops, and Rodders event. As a member of Key Club I also volunteered twice a month at
the Upper Room Dining Hall where I helped serve meals, bus tables, and clean after meal service. I returned to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico and again performed a wilderness conservation project doing clearing for fire abatement and trail maintenance.

10th grade: I worked as a volunteer, cook, server and bus boy at fundraisers for the following organizations Ponderosa Band Boosters, Ponderosa High School Foundation, Images of Hope El Dorado, and Rescue Volunteer Fire Association’s Pancake Breakfasts. As a Boy Scout I assisted with the annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up for Cameron Park area, served in the Color Guard for Placerville's Veterans Day ceremony, and placed flags at the headstones of former military persons at Cameron Park Cemetery for Memorial Day. I also was a volunteer musician playing the national anthem and pep tunes at Placerville CHP Props, Cops, and Rodders event and at the non-profit Musiclandria, raising funds to support up and coming musicians in the Sacramento area. As a member of Key Club I also volunteered twice a month at the Upper Room Dining Hall where I helped serve meals, bus tables, and clean after meal service.

9th grade: I worked as a volunteer server and busboy at fundraisers for the following organizations Ponderosa Band Boosters, Ponderosa High School Foundation, Images of Hope El Dorado, and Boy Scout Troop#700's 23rd Annual Spaghetti Feed. As a Boy Scout I assisted with the annual Christmas Tree Pick-Up for Cameron Park area, served in the Color Guard for Placerville's Veterans Day ceremony as well as the Hangtown Motocross Classic opening ceremonies, placed flags at the headstones of former military persons at Cameron Park Cemetery for Memorial Day, and helped with clearing and trail management at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. I also was a volunteer musician playing the national anthem and pep tunes at the Placerville CHP Props, Cops, and
Rodders event. As a member of Key Club I volunteered at the Kiwanis of Placerville’s Studebaker Wheelbarrow Race and spent numerous summer days assisting with Feed El Dorado food distribution
to those in need in our community

10th grade: I also was a volunteer musician at the non-profit Musiclandria event, raising funds to support up and coming musicians in the Sacramento area.

9th grade: As a volunteer with Warm Winters I collected and organized toiletry items to support Housing El Dorado’s annual Point in Time Count.

Boy Scouts of America: Senior Patrol Leader (11th grade)
Boy Scouts of America: Philmont Wilderness Pledge Guia "Guide" (11th grade)
Boy Scouts of America: Assistance Senior Patrol Leader (10th grade)
Boy Scouts of America: Quartermaster (9th grade)
Boy Scouts of America: Patrol Leader (9th grade)

Ponderosa High School Alpine Race Team Captain (12th grade)
Ponderosa High School Alpine Race Team State Top 15 (11th grade)
Ponderosa High School Marching Band Percussion Captain (12th grade)
Ponderosa High School Marching Band Battery Section Captain (11th and 12th grade)
All-District Winter Percussion Team Batter Section Captain (11th grade)

In-N-Out Burger (Folsom, CA) Team Member: Level 3 (11th and 12th grades)
Alec Jolly’s Pet Care (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 grades)
Alec Jolly’s Egg Sales (9th, 10th, 11th, and 12 grades)

Most Inspirational, Davis High Girls Basketball - 2022 - 9th
President's Volunteer Service Award - through volunteer work for Second Serve - 2024 - 12th
State Seal of Biliteracy - 2025 -12th

Student Athlete Honors - 9th, 10th, 11th, for maintaining above a 3.5 while playing high school sports

JV and Varsity Tennis - 9th, 10th, 11th
JV and Varsity Track and Field - 9th and12th
JV and Varsity Basketball - 9th (called up to varsity. Did not play 10th and 11th for medical reasons)
Club Soccer - 9th

Two to three community service events per year through student clubs and on my own for organizations such as
Davis Community Meals - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
STEAC - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Earthquake relief fundraiser - 10th
Yolo Food Bank - 10th, 11th, 12th

Regional President, Second Serve - 11th, 12th
Fundraising for Little Angels Service Dogs - 11th
Davis High Basketball Camp - 9th

Regional President, Second Serve - 11th, 12th
Project Lead, "Painting for Pups" fundraiser for Little Angels Service Dogs - 11th

Juggling Club talent show participation - 12th

City of Davis (Youth Basketball Referee) - 12th
Ceca Foundation - 11th, 12th

Student of the Month - 2024 - 12th Grade
Golden Wolverine Award - 2025 - 12th
Bronze Key Club Service Award - 2024 - 11th

Honor Roll Gold - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
AP Scholar with Honor - 11th

Varsity Basketball - 9th, 11th, 12th
Captain - 10th, 11th, 12th

Hardwood Palace Kids B-ball Coach, 9th

Key Club + CSF Club - 200+ hours across 4 years.
Airshow Volunteer, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Santa Parades - 11th, 12th
Various Local Elementary Schools Events - 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Media Club Founder + President - 12th
(Frosh/Soph/Jun) Class Vice President - 9th, 10th, 11th
Student Government President - 12th
LatinX Treasurer - 11th, 12th

-Led performances at Several high school rallies and competitions on the Hip-Hop Dance Team and Salsa Dance Team
-Averaged a Double-Double stat line my senior year of highschool
-Founded a media club with over 1000 views across a few videos
-Produced, Directed, and Edited three separate advertisement reels for the Summer Matters Program
-4x Student Government Position and have became an invaluable member and leader
-WASC Accreditation Committee Member - 11th, 12th
-Student Site Administrative Council Member - 11th, 12th
-Breaking Down the Walls Student Leader - 11th

Scusd Summer Matters - Bancroft Elementary - 11th
Taco Bell - 12th

High Academic Achiever - top 10% of school - (12th)
Presidential Volunteer Service Award - Gold (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
AP Scholar with Distinction (11th)
AP Scholar (10th)
Lunar New Year Art Design Contest Winner (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Sacramento’s Inspirational Youth Achiever - Gold Awardee

Class Salutatorian
National Honors Society Scholarship SemiFinalist (12th)
Mission Award - Uphold School Values (12th) 1 student in school
Academic Excellence - Calculus (10th, 11th) 1 student per grade
Academic Excellence - Art (9th) 1 student per grade
Distinguished Student(11th) 1 student per grade
Principal’s Honor Roll (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Student Athlete (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Basketball Season MVP (10th, 11th, 12th)

Girls Varsity Basketball (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Girls Varsity Basketball Captain (11th, 12th)
Powderpuff Player (11th, 12th)

Summertime Aid to Homeless (9th, 10th 11th, 12th): Took the initiative to collect donations and pass out iced drinks (gatorade, water, lemonade) to the homeless on the streets during all summer dates with above 100 degrees weather

Annapoorna USA Foundation Chapter Founder(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): Coordinate donations with local homeless shelter The Gathering Inn to feed 60+ homeless guests and provide seasonal items monthly; assist in planning larger bimonthly events feeding 500+ guests; helped organize mask distributions and vaccination drives during COVID; Organize and host Volunteer Meet & Greet events, lead 'Youth Volunteer' programs, encouraging youth to be involved in the community

Placer Food Bank (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): I regularly volunteer at the local food bank to create packages to be distributed to those in need. The packages are created by sorting fruits and nonperishable items. I have also assisted as a deliverer, driving needed items to distribution locations.

Sewa Diwali Food Drive (11th, 12th): I was the local coordinator for the annual, nationwide food drive Sewa Diwali. I have managed outreach, collection centers, and distribution to beneficiaries. By partnering with 84 volunteers from 34 organizations in the local area, 8528 lbs of food was collected from the Sacramento area over two months. This was then distributed to various food banks and shelters across the region!

Meaningful Teens Tutor (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): I have spent my summers hosting online classes for underprivileged children to learn how to read and write in English. These classes were held 2 hours every day. Through Project Lograr, I taught reading and writing to K-2nd graders in Oakland. Through supporting Project Udaan, I tutored underserved young girls in India, using my bilingual fluency in Hindi and English to help give them the education they deserve.

Annapoorna USA Foundation Executive Member (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): Annapoorna USA Foundation works to serve the local homeless community. I founded a local chapter to feed 60+ homeless monthly. Due to my achievements, I was the first youth to be given an executive position on the board of this organization. Leveraging my design expertise, I created professional resources and outreach material, such as brochures, flyers, and business cards. Additionally, I have worked hard to network and encourage more volunteers to join. With my efforts, the volunteer base at the local chapter alone has grown from 15 to 95+ families.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): HSS organizes weekly sessions through which Indian-American families (geared towards younger children) can stay connected to the culture. Starting the first teenage chapter of this organization, I organized weekly meetings with activities geared toward Indian American youth. I also plan regular community service opportunities, team bonding activities, and festival celebrations. I have now started two other teenage chapters and serve as the Youth Director, the first youth to be included on the executive board. Additionally, I plan events to build community awareness of Indian culture.I have facilitated exhibitions and led over 500 community leaders through exhibitions of Hindu culture. I have organized Indian festival celebrations with local first responders and city officials, and organized ‘Teacher’s Appreciation Events’ where teachers are honored in the traditional Indian way. With events like these, I hope to share a glimpse into Indian culture and allow others to better understand and serve my community.

Roseville Utility Exploration Center (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): The Roseville Utility Exploration Center is a city funded center hoping to promote ideas of energy and utility conservation. As a volunteer for this center, I welcome guests in and help them with whatever is needed. Assisting in conducting STEAM workshops for kids, I assisted in creating and leading demonstrations of activities to impart science knowledge regarding utility functions to over 400 kids. I have also helped plan and execute large-scale annual events with 1500+ attendees.

Vedanta Society (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): I often visit a local retreat, the Vedanta Society, and assist in cleaning up their facilities. This retreat has over 8 acres of land, a large monastery, and a library. I assist in cleaning up their garden area and the monastery facilities. I organized the library and led a project to transfer the old, physical blueprints into digital files that could be easily accessed. I often support the resident monks with technical issues, especially as they work to set up online meditation sessions or lectures during COVID. While I often volunteer individually, I also organize volunteering events here and encourage other teenagers to join in, the increased participation making the scope of our work greater.

Eskaton - Senior Living Residency (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th): I frequently hold workshops at Eskaton to entertain the senior residents. I often hold seasonal craft workshops, guiding them through the creation of simple paintings or crafts, like sock bunnies. I also lead activity sessions, like balloon volleyball and yoga/meditation.

‘Design To Lead’ Sacramento Youth Lead, Sewa International (11th, 12th): Sewa International is a 501 (c)(3) humanitarian, nonprofit organization specializing in disaster relief and rehabilitation. Conducts the ‘Design To Lead’ program, led by Stanford Professor Dr. Anurag Mairal, to address society’s challenges. Lead a team of 5 to better integrate neurodiverse students into mainstream society in schools; created tutoring and peer-support programs to boost interactions in 2 schools, benefitting 80+ students; Presented about lack of support and awareness of neurodiverse students to entrepreneurs, professors, and school educators

Associated Student Body President (12th)

Youth Member, City of Roseville Library Board (11th, 12th): Attend and contribute in bimonthly city council meetings; attend events as a representative of the City of Roseville; participated in bimonthly reviews of the library’s activities and worked to analyze data to formulate future plans; reviewed efficient programs

Annapoorna USA Foundation - Chapter Founder and Executive Board Member (10th, 11th, 12th)

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh - Chapter Founder/President (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th), Youth Coordinator and Executive Member (10th, 11th, 12th)

Sports Medicine Program - Unit Lead and Recruit Trainer (10th, 11th, 12th)

Indian Student Association Club Founder and President (11th, 12th)

Dragon Lion Dance Club Treasurer (11th, 12th)

Future Healthcare Leaders Club Vice President (12th)

‘The Howl’ School Newspaper Managing Editor (9th, 10th, 11th)

School Lunch/Snack Mart Student Volunteer System Founder and Lead (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

School Locker Assignment Organizer (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Principal’s Student Forum President (9th)

Assisted Graduate Student Researchers at University of Santa Cruz in their independent projects (12th grade)

Essay Category Winner, International Tejas Book Competition (11th)

Self-taught Bollywood and Semiclassical Dancer (10th-12th)

Telegu Association of Sacramento Semiclassical Dance Competition - 1st Overall (10th)

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society White Coat Internship (11th): shadowed medical professionals

Self-Taught a variety of Indian instruments. Taught to various people across Sacramento and played at many events. These instruments include anak (drums), vamshi(flute), shankh (pocket trumpet), harmonium, panava (drums)

Self-taught many Indian martial art forms, and have led classes through the Sacramento area. The forms include niyuddha (hand-fighting) and danda (staff fighting)

Kumon Math and Reading Tutoring Center - Senior Instructor and Recruit Training Lead (10th, 11th, 12th)
InTouch - Social Connection and Well Being App - Intern (12th)
Dharma Internship Program - Intern and Managing Editor (10th, 11th)
APNADB - Media Manager Intern (10th, 11th, 12th)

Elk Grove Stars of Service Award (11th grade)
National Outdoor Achievement Award (Camping) (9th grade)
National Outdoor Achievement Award (Hiking) (10th grade)
Nova Award - Design to Crunch (9th grade)
Nova Award - Mendel's Minions (9th grade)
Nova Award - Splash (9th grade)
Nova Award - Whoosh (9th grade)
Supernova - Dr. Bernard Harris (10th grade)
Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award (10th grade)
World Conservation Award (10th grade)
Den Chief Service Award (9th, 10th grade)
First Impact Award - Robotics Team 2073 (11th)
Innovation in Control Award - Robotics Team 2073 (11th)
Team Spirit Award - Robotics Team 2073 (10th)
Regional Engineering Inspiration Award-Robotics Team 2073(9thand11th)
Science Olympiad (3rd place in Tower building event) (12th)

Honor Roll (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Varsity Golf (9th and 10th)
Boy Scout Troop 118 Elk Grove (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Scouting for Food benefiting Elk Grove Food Bank (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Bunny Breakfast with Laguna Lions (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Santa Breakfast with Laguna Lions (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Thanksgiving lunch with Laguna Lions (11th)
Mardi Gras event with Laguna Lions (11th)
Saint John's Program for Real Change Pajama Drive (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Bradshaw Animal Shelter Stocking Drive (11th and 12th)

Wreaths Across America (10th, 11th, 12th)
Elk Grove Community Garden (9th, 12th)
The following are a list of Eagle projects: Bat boxes, Toiletries for the homeless, Garden boxes, Green house, Weed block and gravel in church parking lot, Life Jacket station along American River, Fence for healing horses, Community Park in Grizzly Flats after fire, Blankets for Cancer patients, Cat boxes for animal shelter, (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

IDEA Leadership (12th grade)
Senior Patrol Leader (11th and 12th)
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (9th, 10th and 11th grades)
Patrol Leader (9th, 10th grade)
Instructor (10th grade)
Den Chief (9th, 10th, 12th grades)
OA Unit Representative (10th grade)

Eagle Scout in 2022 (9th grade)
Piano Lessons (9th and 10th)

Troop 118 Tree lot (9th, 10th, 11th grade)