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   2014 Graduates

 
Congratulations, Class of 2014! The Davidson Academy’s graduating class of 2014, and their post-secondary plans, are:
  • Raghavi Anand – University of Nevada, Reno
  • Rebecca Bauer – Stanford University
  • Nathalie Chen – Carnegie Mellon University
  • Lillian Chien – University of Alabama at Birmingham Early Medical School Acceptance Program
  • Alana Crognale – Cornell University
  • Anthony Dyer – University of Nevada, Reno
  • Anna Fuchs – University of California, Los Angeles
  • Tim Gaetke – University of Arizona
  • Kevin Gibbs – Haverford College
  • Kyra Harvey – Swarthmore College
  • Alex Hayes – Rice University
  • Joel Hines – University of Puget Sound
  • Christopher Huh – Harvard University
  • Dixee Kimball – Stanford University
  • Jacob Lokshin – University of Southern California
  • Liam MacLean – Boston University
  • Vishvaas Ravikumar – Vanderbilt University
  • Karthik Rohatgi – Washington University in St. Louis
  • Austin Shinagawa – University of Nevada, Reno, BS/MD Program
  • Lindsey Shoenhard – Soka University of America
  • Logan Thomason – Tisch School of the Arts at New York University
  • Rebecca Thompson – Georgetown University
  • Jason Van Havel – University of Rochester
  • Ben Vulich – Washington University in St. Louis
  • Dennis Wei – Columbia University
  • Hadley Weiss – Harvard University
The Davidson Academy faculty and staff are very proud of these graduates and wish each of them the best in their future endeavors. They have made great contributions to the Academy during their time here and will be missed! Read the press release.

Here are additional photos of the graduating class at the senior sunset dinner:
 
       


 

   Davidson Academy Program Updates

The Right Fit for You?

While the deadline to submit applications for the 2014-2015 school year has passed, it’s not too early to think about 2015-2016. If you are looking for an environment to better fit your social and academic needs, The Davidson Academy of Nevada may be the place for you!

If you are interested in applying to The Davidson Academy for the 2015-2016 school year, the application will be posted this summer. Please review the Qualification Criteria and How to Apply pages of our website for more information. The Academy is specifically designed to meet the needs of profoundly gifted middle and high school students who score in the 99.9th percentile on IQ or college entrance tests, such as the SAT or ACT. On the Application Review Process page, you will find detailed information about the on-site assessment.

   Student Activities

Davidson Academy Prom

Davidson Academy students recently attended a fun, highly-successful prom at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Members of the student council planned every aspect of the event, and their hard work paid off. It was a terrific example of students working together to create an exciting, memorable evening.


       

Student Accomplishments

Congratulations to the following Davidson Academy students for these recent accomplishments:
  • Haydn Bradstreet, Maya Gupta, Arturo Guzman, Ameen Homayoon, Elizabeth Phelan, Divya Tenneti and Nadia Tung proudly represented the Academy at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, competing against the most elite DECA students from around the world. The contestants participated in a variety of events testing their knowledge and presentation skills in the fields of marketing, business management, hospitality and tourism, economics, and entrepreneurship. Special recognition went to Maya Gupta who finished as a top ten finalist in her event, Principles of Business Management and Administration.
  • Karthik Rohatgi, 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholar, is one of 50 students in the country who has received a $2,000 scholarship through the Herff Jones Believe in You Scholarship & Principal’s Award program, as recognition for his academic success, community service and exemplary leadership. In 2011, Karhik created Farm Fresh For Kids, designed to help economically challenged, nutritionally at-risk families incorporate more fresh produce into their diets while simultaneously promoting and supporting small scale local farmers.
  • A number of students recently participated in the Nevada Prize Exam, a competition written by university professors and given to approximately 600 students in the state. The following students were recognized: Justin Stevens - $300 as the District Winner; Joseph Chou, Rinik Kumar, Ethan Lu, Sarah MacHarg, Ben Vulich and Dennis Wei - $50 for Honors Awards; and Shashank Addagarla, Lillian Chien and Galen Kimball - Certificates of Merit.

 

   In the News

 
Davidson Academy student and National Merit Scholar Austin Shinagawa was featured on Reno's local CBS affiliate, KTVN, for signing a letter of intent to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. Austin is one of six students in Northern Nevada to be admitted to the BS/MD program, which provides an accelerated track through undergrad and straight into medical school at the University.

Academy student Karthik Rohatgi was featured in the Reno Gazette-Journal and KTVN following his announcement as a 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Karthik is one of 141 high school seniors in the U.S. who will be honored for their accomplishments in Washington, D.C., from June 22 to June 25. Photo courtesy of Reno Gazette-Journal.


Davidson Academy graduate Taylor Wilson was featured in the Al Jazeera America article, "Nuclear power's unlikely allies." The article describes Taylor's work building and designing nuclear reactors.



“The community at the Academy is very unique. Not only are there exceptional teachers to help you get past any hurdle, but there are also highly intelligent peers everywhere. What is most important here, however, is the diverse and interesting student body.”

Dennis Wei, Davidson Academy Graduate (pictured, left)

 


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