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Hi, I’m Ravena! I’m a junior at Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science (MAMS) and I'm a first-generation South Indian-American. I was raised in Shrewsbury for most of my life where I attended Shrewsbury High School , but in my early life, my family and I lived across the United States: Marlborough (2008), New York (2008), and Chicago (2009), before returning to Massachusetts in 2015.
My family and friends have always been central to my life. My family consists of my mom, dad, and older sister Retna. We love watching movies together, going on hikes, and playing card games, especially Uno. My sister is my favorite person and my biggest role model. I love spending time with her listening to music, trying new Trader Joes snacks, or exploring Boston together when she’s not at college. During the pandemic, my family and I also loved birdwatching from our driveway and trying out new New York Times recipes.
I also love spending time with my friends from my sending school, at MAMS, or ones I’ve made over the years through athletics, after-school activities, and volunteering. Although I don't see many of them on a daily basis anymore, I love going on long walks with them, Target runs, or crying laughing over IHOP pancakes over the weekend. I’m so grateful to have these people in my life. As Winnie the Pooh said, "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard".
I joined Shrewsbury High School's crew team in spring of sophomore year. It was intense, but I grew to love being out on the water and bonding with my boatmates! I also love going on long morning runs! My favorite route is a 6-mile loop to the Dairy Queen in Westborough. I participated in cross country and indoor track in freshman and sophomore year, but I only run recreationally now.
I've had a passion for STEM and engineering from an early age. I joined an FLL robotics team with my family friend in 2015. We continued competing for another six years, earning regional Project Awards and entry into internationals in June of 2021. I continued my participation in robotics at Shrewsbury High School. I was primarily on the electrical team where I gained experience in soldering.
Pictured on the right are some of my most recent and favorite views. These were all captured while doing another one of my favorite activities: going on long walks and drives, especially after dark in cities. The feeling of the breeze and the overwhelming calmness and peace I felt while walking through Boston one summer night will forever be a core memory.
