Speller No. 16, Nitish Lakhanpal


 

Sponsor:
The Orange County Register, Orange County, California

Age:
13, eighth grade

School:
Fairmont Private Schools, Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, California

Bio:
Nitish is president of his school’s student council. He studies piano, participates in debate activities, and is the founding editor-in-chief of his school’s newspaper. Nitish has won several awards through his participation in Academic Pentathlon, science fairs, and an essay contest. He enjoys playing tennis. Nitish is an avid reader and loves to travel.