Headshot of Ansh Desai

Nomination Statement

Son of Neha and Viral Desai, Ansh is currently ranked at the top of his graduating class with a cumulative GPA of 4.589. Ansh is very involved within his school and community. He is a member of Math League, National Honor Society and co-captain of Science Olympiad. Ansh also performs cell stem research in collaboration with the University of Delaware along with conducting co-curricular research on the existence of microplastic particles in school food to propose safer alternatives for food packaging in the cafeteria. Ansh plans to attend the University of Delaware Honors College as an applied mathematics major.
“Passion, rather than intelligence or academic achievements, drives success. My supportive environment has fostered a love for learning, and the encouragement from friends, family, and mentors has set me on a never-ending path of growth. I am grateful for their guidance, which has instilled the ability to think critically and make informed decisions. I am confident that my passion for knowledge will continue to propel me towards success and lifelong learning.”