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10 Questions for Saratoga High School Salutatorian Niharika Bedekar
The Falcons' commencement ceremony was held the afternoon of Thursday, June 6, 2013.
Saratoga High School celebrated its graduation the afternoon of Thursday, June 6 at Benny Pierce Field. In honor of the exciting day, we asked the Falcons' Class of 2013 Salutatorian Niharika Bedekar to answer the following 10 questions. Congratulations to all the graduates.
Age and birthplace? 17, Princeton, NJ
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
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Plans for the Future: I will be studying the sciences, but my specific major is currently undecided.
Dream Career: Working with children
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How do you unwind? Photography, baking
Hobbies: Photography, baking, tennis
Accomplishments:
- Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist January 2013
- ABC 7 Top Scholar
- National Merit Finalist (top 1 percent in country)
- National AP Scholar
- Chemistry Olympiad County Competition: Very High Honors
- Top 8 Finalist in California State History Day Competition
- AP Malvino Award at California State History Day Competition
- Ranked 237 Nationally and 23 in Northern California in Girls tennis at peak
- Only four-year starter on the Division 1 Varsity tennis team, and was captain my senior year
Key to Awesomeness: I think being curious is one of the most important traits a person can have.
Role Models: Billie Jean King
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