Shefalika Prasad
Daughter of Dr. Dheerendra and Mrs. Komal Prasad
Activities: National Honor Society (Treasurer), Science Olympiad (President, Vice President, Treasurer), Superintendent’s Advisory Group, Student Council, Latin Club, SADD Club, Roswell Park Cancer Institute Summer Research Internship, 3 Years of Cancer Research at RPCI: Two Publications, ATLAS Surgical Robotics Intern at RPCI, Instructor and Key Note Speaker – WNY Tech Savvy for Girls in STEM, Buffalo, International Film Festival – Summer Intern, Piano – 7 Years Superior Rating with Honors, Studied Hindustani Classical Vocal Music, Varsity Tennis Team Captain (White Letter and MVP), Varsity Tennis Sectional and Regional Qualifier.
Volunteer Services: Founder of nonprofit CTO – Serve2Serve (working to encourage kids in the U10 age group in underserved areas to engage in sports) to promote the Healthy body-Healthy mind paradigm, Volunteer at WNY Girls in Sports (Buffalo Bills Foundation Event), Volunteered extensively at Roswell Park Cancer Institute Neuro-oncology laboratory, Assisted in Suturing Unit at Buffalo Science Charter School, Volunteer at school events, Kids Escaping Drugs Walk, Student Cantor at Hindu Temple
Honors: Valedictorian, Jefferson Scholar – UVA, Echols Scholar – College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences – UVA, Graduate of University at Buffalo’s Gifted Math Program, Winner PEO Star Scholarship, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholarship (Commended), Academic Excellence Scholarship, NYSPHSAA Section VI Scholar-Athlete All-WNY, 1st Place in NY State Varsity Scholar Athletes Team Championships (Girls’ Tennis), National Society for High School Scholars, Science Olympiad Medalist, Latin: The All American Classical League and National Jr Classical League Medalist – Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude (2) Awards, Rensselaer Gold Medal Award for Highest Achievement in Math and Science, CHS PTO Exemplary Community Service – Highest Senior Hours, CHS PTO Jean Ellen Mayer Award, Clarence Bee English Award, Dr. Paul L. Warner Memorial Chemistry Award, National Honor Society Officers Award, Winner Columbia University Summer Film Festival.
Future Plans: Double major in Cognitive Science with a pre-med track and Media Studies with a concentration in Film at the University of Virginia and pursue a career in Medicine.
Personal Statement: Reflecting on the past four years, I can honestly say they have flown by. I feel grateful for the amazing teachers and friends that have touched my life. I have made some of my closest friends not only in the classroom but also on soccer fields, tennis courts and in various club and organizational activities. Most memorable were the bus trips to Tennis matches and to Science Olympiad competitions. Shared experiences with my peers over the years and friendships that will endure past graduation have and will continue to shape who I am. Learning from
teachers who really care about their students is a rare privilege, but the opportunity to do so for four years is the gift of a lifetime. I would like to thank, in particular, Mr. Meyer for the impact he has had on my high school career. He has supported me throughout the high school years, and helped me discover the confidence I sometimes lacked in myself. Mr. Meyer truly cares about his students, and always makes time for them. I aspire to be as dedicated to my work and as willing to mentor and support others as he is. The experiences I have had in high school have made me who I am today. I will be a better member of my college community as a result of the Clarence experience, and if college is even half as exciting and welcoming as Clarence High School has been, I am sure I will love it. Onwards and upwards Class of 2017!