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Kaavya Pratikantham

Email Address: pratikanthamk@mcmsnj.net

Favorite Colors: Purple and Green

Favorite Foods: Strawberry Cheesecake and Sprite 

Favorite School Club: Junior State of America (JSA)

Position(s) Held: JSA secretary (2023-2024), JSA President (2024-2025), Drama Club Head of Set Design 

Favorite Volunteer Activity:  Teaching Dance

Position(s) Held: Teacher’s Assistant 

Other Extracurricular Activities: Clinical Volunteering with an OB/GYN Dance (Kuchipudi) and teacher assistant, Model UN, Drama Club, Piscataway High School Tennis Team, Director at Non-profit (GenMedZ)

Career Goals: Pediatric Immunologist/Hospitalist or Neonatologist 

A little bit about me:

Hi, class of 2028! Congratulations on getting into the Academy! I’m Kaavya, I am from Piscataway, and I am very excited to meet you all!! A little bit about me- I’ve been a dancer for almost my entire life, but I also love debate and public speaking. I love partaking in a couple of the clubs here as well. My goal is to enter a pediatric specialty- possibly immunology. All the medicine-related classes we take here at the academy have been my favorite ones and helped me realize my deep interest in the field. I know that it can be a tough and intimidating transition from middle school, but I’m here to help with anything I can. I’ll always be around if you need an ear or advice about academics or clubs, or just need a friend to talk to. It may seem like a lot of adjustment at first, but you will discover your place and passions and have the chance to nurture them whether it’s through classes, joining new clubs, or making new friends here. Hopefully, together we can make your first year as smooth and successful as possible, I’ll be by your side every step of the way. I hope you have a wonderful next four years, welcome to the Academy!