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Olentangy Liberty High School Auditorium
3584 Home Rd
Powell, Ohio, 43065
United States

Aditya Dyta

Student

Aditya Dyta is a Senior at Olentangy Liberty High School. His interests lie in the interplay of the gut microbiome, nutrition, behavioral economics, and wellness. He researches the efficacy of probiotics as interventional treatments for disease at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He hopes to become a leader in the medical community advocating for physician wellness and quality of care while leveraging AI to innovate. Aditya is a captain for OLHS’s science Olympiad team, and an Officer of the Powell Youth Council. His interests in public health lead have lead him to formulate public health campaigns in Nigeria, and help send STEM kits to underprivileged schools around the world. Through his various involvements, he is passionate about empathetic understanding, mindset, and innovative thinking for a productive community. He enjoys golfing, singing Italian songs, and biking.

Ben Kurian

Student

Ben Kurian is a freshman at Olentangy Liberty High School who enjoys exploring creative and meaningful ways to connect with others. Music has been a significant part of his life—he has been playing the piano for 10 years and also plays the violin and drums. He has developed his skills as a videographer, starting with simple stop-motion movies and progressing to winning national documentary competitions. At school, Ben is a member of the Lincoln-Douglas debate team and HOSA, where he has gained valuable experience in advocacy and teamwork. In his community, he accompanies his church during services and helps organize events. Through all his endeavors, Ben is passionate about finding new ways to combine his interests and make a positive impact.

C.C. Dragoni

Student

Cecilia Dragoni is a current junior at Olentangy Liberty high school. She is a high jumper for the track and field team, an active member in the Class Cabinet, and a part of 2nd and 7. She loves Taylor Swift music, spending time with family, and being outdoors. She is also an avid traveler who loves to explore different parts of the world. As a type 1 diabetic she cares deeply about advocating for increased awareness about the condition and support for new treatments. She is always eager to meet new people and hear differing ideas and opinions as a way to broaden her perspective in a world full of diverse experiences. Cecilia is passionate about sharing her voice and experiences with the community.

Dylan Yee

Student

Dylan Yee is a sophomore at Olentangy Liberty High School. He is a member of Liberty’s Advanced Select Choir and Sinfonia Orchestra. He also competes as a cross country runner and a distance runner on the track team. Outside of school, Dylan is actively involved in Scouting America (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America) and holds the rank of Life Scout. He is also an American Ninja Warrior athlete, training at Movement Lab Ohio, and has competed in season 17 of the show and season 3 on American Ninja Warrior Junior.

Monnishaa Tambe

Student

Monnishaa Tambe is a current junior at Olentangy Liberty High School, who is driven by a passion for using her voice to share ideas and positively help others. With three years of experience on the speech and debate team, she has earned a spot as a state qualifier each year. As the secretary of her school’s HOSA chapter and a committed volunteer at the Columbus Zoo for over four years, Monnishaa continues to nurture her desire to help her community. She has also launched multiple interview series to assist and inspire her peers, and she is a national podcast qualifier for the NPR and New York Times. Outside of her academic and extracurricular commitments, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, and reading a wide range of books.

Sydney Yee

Student

Sydney Yee is a junior at Olentangy Liberty High School. She is a member of Liberty’s Choraliers concert choir and competes as a hurdler and sprinter on the track team. In addition to her studies at OLHS, she attends Olentangy STEM Academy, where she is currently enrolled in the Biomedical pathway. Outside of school, Sydney is involved in Scouting America (formerly known as Boy Scouts of America), where she is a Life Scout. She is also an American Ninja Warrior athlete, training at Movement Lab Ohio, and has competed in seasons 15, 16, and 17. With her numerous extracurricular activities, she understands the importance of a community and its impact on a person.