Ramachandran siblings demonstrate strong showing in national academic competition
Over Labor Day weekend, Rohan Ramachandran '25 and Ruchika Ramachandran '27 competed in the International Academic Competitions 2021 National Championships. Read on for their impressive results.
By Richard Rosenthal, MS Latin Teacher & Quiz Bowl Coach
Rohan Ramachandran '25 and Ruchika Ramachandran '27 traveled to Washington, DC to compete against some of the most knowledgeable students from all over the country in the International Academic Competitions 2021 National Championships.
Demonstrating an impressive breadth of knowledge, Rohan qualified for the finals in four competitions. He took home third in the National Science Bee, placed fourth in the US History Bee, and finished sixth in both the National History Bee and the National Humanities Bee. Additionally, Rohan made the semifinals in the International Geography Bee and the US Academic Bee. Meanwhile, Ruchika finished ninth in the National Humanities Bee and tied for 12th in the US History Bee.
Congratulations to both exemplary scholars!
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Rohan Ramachandran '25 and Ruchika Ramachandran '27 traveled to Washington, DC to compete against some of the most knowledgeable students from all over the country in the International Academic Competitions 2021 National Championships.
Demonstrating an impressive breadth of knowledge, Rohan qualified for the finals in four competitions. He took home third in the National Science Bee, placed fourth in the US History Bee, and finished sixth in both the National History Bee and the National Humanities Bee. Additionally, Rohan made the semifinals in the International Geography Bee and the US Academic Bee. Meanwhile, Ruchika finished ninth in the National Humanities Bee and tied for 12th in the US History Bee.
Congratulations to both exemplary scholars!
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