Six Spring Valley Discovery Seniors Named Presidential Scholar Candidates
Vamsi Gorrepati, Pranav Guntupalli, Jareer Imran, Pallavi Rao, Amal Verma, and Alyssa Williams have been selected as candidates for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.
Each of these Discovery students has excelled while at Spring Valley High School.
Vamsi Gorrepati is a senior at Spring Valley High School in the Discovery magnet program. He has done research on tailoring Metal-Organic Frameworks to increase semiconductors' efficiency. Vamsi is also a part of Circle of Friends, HOSA, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and Key Club. In Vamsi's free time, he enjoys photography, 3D printing, and hiking. In college, he plans on majoring in Biology.
Pranav Guntupalli is a member of the Discovery Magnet program and has done research on the optimization of algal-based biofuels. He is a part of the National Honor Society, VEX Robotics team, and Technology Student Association. In college, he plans on studying Chemical Engineering with an emphasis on Energy and the Environment.
Jareer Imran is a Discovery magnet program student and National Merit Finalist. He splits his time between Cross Country, Track and Field, and Quiz Bowl, among other clubs. He is also the founder of Vikings for Humanity, a club dedicated to raising awareness and donations for the cause of refugees. He enjoys creative writing in his free time and plans to study Biochemistry in college.
Pallavi Rao is a member of the Discovery magnet program and is currently serving as South Carolina State HOSA President. She is also a student body officer, and Winter Days senior chair, leading the school's largest student-run service project. She is president of Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), part of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society, and is Editor-in-Chief of the Green & Gold literary magazine. In college, she hopes to study global health.
Amal Verma is a senior at Spring Valley High School and a National Merit Finalist. He is part of the Discovery Magnet Program, Technology Student Association, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), and the National Honor Society at his school. In college, he looks forward to studying Computer Science.
Alyssa Williams is a Discovery magnet student who enjoys computer science and engineering. She serves as the state Sergeant-at-Arms for the Technology Student Association, and as an officer in the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Science National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, and Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society). In her free time, she enjoys reading and coding.
Alyssa Williams is a Discovery magnet student who enjoys computer science and engineering. She serves as the state Sergeant-at-Arms for the Technology Student Association, and as an officer in the National Honor Society. She is also a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Science National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, and Rho Kappa (Social Studies Honor Society). In her free time, she enjoys reading and coding.