Sahana Arvind

• Thrive 4 Youth
• Youth For Global Health

• Awarded 1st place on Broadcast Journalism (2025)

• Awarded 3rd place on Biotechnology Design (2025)

• VEX V5 represents fifth generation of education robotics systems developed with 20 years of experience using robotics to teach STEM principles. The V5 mechanical system includes versatile elements that make engineering approachable for novice users, while still providing experienced users with endless design possibilities. VEX allows students to hone critical computational thinking skills needed to succeed in both the 21st century's workforce and in everyday life.

School tennis achievements go beyond winning matches, including better behavior, improved health (fitness, hand-eye coordination), and strong character development (discipline, resilience, time management, teamwork, and critical thinking).

As a JHS varsity player, playing both singles and doubles taught me how to make quick decisions on the court to support my partner and win points against opponents. During doubles, I communicate with my teammates to develop and change strategies.

Participated in various USTA tournaments from the year 2021, gaining experience in adapting to different match situations and draw formats. Learned sportsmanship and integrity, like players who win and lose with grace, and behave with integrity on and off the court.

• Active volunteer for Houston Food Bank for the last 5 years. The Houston Food Bank offers various volunteer opportunities, including sorting food, meal preparation, and assisting with food distributions.

• The Destination Imagination global community is united by a core belief that when students have the freedom to grow and collaborate without boundaries, their confidence explodes and the world opens to them in new ways. They enable this transformation by providing challenges rooted in STEM subjects that inspire unique solutions by the creative process.
• Our team is doing DI (Destination Imagination) from their 2nd grade in Katy ISD
• Past Years Achievements Spirit of DI Award (2019), Regional - 2nd Place Award (2020), Regional - 1st Place Award (2021), State - 2nd Place Award (2021), Globals - 11th Place Award (2021), Regional - 1st Place Award (2023), State - 3rd Place Award (2023), State - Renaissance Award (2023)

Over the last 11 years, I have learned, performed, and mastered more than 25 classical Indian dances. In 2024, after 12 months of intensive training, I completed my solo dance arangetram, and received advanced certification in Bharatanatyam. Many of my performances supported causes such as the Cancer Charity organization. Additionally, my troupe performed at various Indian cultural events, like Festivals of India, performed at schools and temples.