Students in the news

NRHS senior Eshaan Satyawada has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal and a substantial scholarship from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

This honor recognizes Satyawada’s noteworthy performance in mathematics and science, solidifying his position among the nation’s top STEM students.

The Rensselaer Medal comes with a merit scholarship valued at $40,000 per year, guaranteed for four years, totaling $160,000 towards Satyawada’s college education.

“The Rensselaer Medal honors students for their hard work, drive, focus, and collaborations,” said Karen Long, director of undergraduate admissions at RPI. “The winners represent the next generation of leaders, scientists, innovators, artists, scholars, game designers, architects, humanitarians and entrepreneurs.”

NRHS Principal Kristin Hubbell expressed pride in Satyawada’s accomplishments

“We are so proud of Eshaan,” she said. “His dedication to his studies, specifically in math and science has shown that there is no limit to what you can do when you are focused and driven.” 

North Royalton Middle School celebrated the achievements of its top students during this fall’s annual Honor Society Induction Ceremony. The event recognized students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, extracurricular involvement and community service throughout their middle school years.

To be considered for the honor, students must have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher during their fifth- and sixth-grade years, as well as the first three quarters of their seventh-grade year. Additionally, candidates were required to exemplify the “BEAR Way” – a set of values that emphasize doing what’s right, giving one’s best effort, and treating others with respect.

Principal Erin Calabrese expressed pride in the inductees, stating, “These students represent North Royalton Middle School and their families each day. Their dedication to academic excellence, coupled with their commitment to our ‘BEAR Way’ values, sets a remarkable example for their peers. We are confident that these young leaders will continue to make significant contributions to our school and community as they progress in their educational journey.”

Inductees include: Bisher Al-Bahra, Zoe Amburn, Claire Beatty, Hannah Bell, Paige Blackledge, Mirabelle Catrina, Jonathan Colella, Samrata Dalpat, Brick Davidson, Lydia Discenza, Isabella Downing, Reese Doyle, Evelyn Erdman, Cole Folger, Emma Garnes, Katelyn Habak, Jaiden Hurley-Belardo, Manit Kapoor, Bhoomi Kauraw, Alex Kelley, Elliott Koepke, Fiona Kosarko, Samuel Mack, Kirra Malone, Chase Mastroianni, Margaret Olexa, Dawson Parsons, Shiva Pasupathy, Lauren Politsky, Alexander Ponting, Hunter Schreiber, Addison Singleton, Vivian Smith, Zoey Sparks, Mirabella Steele, Thomas Visocky, Riley Ward, Whitney Weiser, Charlotte Williams, Joseph Yaacoub, Abigail Young and Zoe Zunt.

NRHS also inducted its newest members into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society this fall. The ceremony, held in the school’s performing arts center, included a welcome from current NHS president Shreya Ganapathi. She also introduced the current members of the NRHS NHS.

Wade Dumm, current NHS vice president, introduced NRHS Teacher Mike Hemery who gave the keynote address.  He spoke to the audience about what it takes to be inducted into NHS, and how that life, which isn’t easy at all, is far better than the road of apathy.

Officers Abbie Black, Sara Kling, Haris Giannakidis and Charlotte Finnecy also addressed students about the pillars of leadership, service, scholarship and character.

“The induction of these exceptional students into the National Honor Society represents not just their academic achievements, but their commitment to leadership, service, and character. These pillars form the foundation of well-rounded individuals who will undoubtedly make significant contributions to our school and community,” said Principal Kristin Hubbell. “We are proud of our new NHS members and look forward to seeing how they will continue to grow and inspire others at North Royalton High School.”

The new members include Abdullah Al-Bahra, Angela Armbruster, Albert Armin, Daniel Baldyga, Kaylee Bargmann, Sienna Bokoch, Kaitlyn Bryant, Ally Buffa, Naisha Chopra, Elizabeth Cimino, Rylee Cosic, Ryan Cutright, Alyssa DeAngelis, Clark Defendorf, Peyton Ervin, Morgan Felice, Anika Gairola, Gurucharan Ganapathi, Kira Geiger, Mara Geiger, Dahlia George, Sydney Geschke, Ava Grugle, Sana Hameed, Grace Harvanec, Christopher Hoffman, Mason Holet, Maddie Holloran, Joseph Hornik, Andrew Hudak, Nikola Jaksic, Sanyu Karathody, Alexandra Kovalak, Emilie Kuntz, Chloe Lee, Kingston Luong, Milin Mathur, Cassie McConville, Elizabeth Nuzzo, Ethan Ondrish, Nyah Palmer, Jacob Paluczak, Aryav Patel, Mahi Patel, Janah Leigh Penetrante, Leah Prezenkowski, Tyler Rowles, Fae Sak, Sofia Savchenko, Hope Sawyer, Sarah Shiplett, Saanvi Siripuram, Nathan Smelcer, Nethra Sriram, Camryn Supelak, Samantha Sutkowski, Anna Tsirambidis, Hayden Wanyerka, Ava Weatherbie, Dexter Wu, Jackie Yaacoub and Olivia Zapisek. ∞