I’ve learned a lot of things. My effort of 12 years of running this toy drive, it’s definitely made me a better person. It made me more sensible, taught me how to talk to people, to appreciate the things I’m given, and to understand other peoples’ problems.
I take them on a journey from the very first day in order to provide them with the resources they will need to have a solid foundation later in high school. Little did I know, our tutoring program would come to influence many lives, attracting new students to this day.
Quiz Bowl is an academic competition where teams of students battle each other on various topics. Three years ago, one boy’s quiz bowl journey began with his love for history and continues to this day. He is Mahit Karadigudda, a member of the class of 2025, and this is his story.
It all began in sixth grade. Like most kids, I had a love for gaming, and I wanted to do more than just play other people’s games—I wanted to code my own game. The initial interest that aroused from my gaming experience led me to start a company by the end of my freshman year.
After posting one of my drawings on the social media platform Reddit, I received an overwhelmingly positive response with calls to turn the drawing into a purchasable sticker. This is what first motivated me to begin selling my drawings as stickers.
