THE KINKAID SCHOOL
T H E C L A S S OF 2 0 1 3
Senior Profiles Sumant Agrawal
Washington University in St. Louis
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umant’s high school experience epitomizes the three A’s that are the hallmarks of a Kinkaid education.
A co-captain of the cross-country team, Sumant has developed unique bonds with his teammates and coaches. One of his favorite memories is taking a cool-down lap after a hard workout. He looked to his left and right and was thrilled when he realized there were runners from each grade and a coach running side by side together. And though he wishes he had taken more art classes, Sumant never expected when he signed up for Technical Theatre as a freshman that it would turn out to be his biggest passion at Kinkaid. He loves making things with his hands and says, “There are few things that bring me greater joy than seeing my creations on stage during a show.” Academically, Sumant excelled. His favorite class this year was Multivariable Calculus, partly because it was taught by his favorite teacher, Ms. Offenhauser. “It’s a class with a lot of conceptual and practical applications,” says Sumant. Math has always come easily to him, so he didn’t have to study. Now he can say, “Oh, this is interesting,” and, “I can’t wait to find a more efficient way to solve this problem. A little nerdier, I know, but it keeps my attention more than any other class.” He feels fortunate that four of his classmates are joining him at Washington University in St. Louis where he plans to be pre-med. As he leaves Kinkaid, Sumant will miss Chef Mark Harris’s omelets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings as well as the great school spirit and many good friends he’s made here.
Ryan Clegg
The University of Texas at Austin
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yan’s experience during his senior year as goalie on the varsity soccer team will stay with him as his fondest Kinkaid memory, competing on a team with 14 of his friends and achieving a near-undefeated season. “Two moments in particular stand out for me,” Ryan says. “During the game against St. John’s I saved a penalty kick to preserve a 2-1 victory, and I will never forget the reactions of my teammates and being awarded ‘Man of the Game’ by my coaches. Second, the night before the SPC championship our coaches read an inspirational passage from Shakespeare’s Henry V. Seeing our team band together and appreciate the moment was one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had.” Ryan feels fortunate to have had engaging teachers and especially appreciates math teacher Michael Vischak for sharing his passion for the subject and his dedication to each student. When he leaves to study Engineering/Plan II at the University of Texas at Austin in the fall, Ryan will miss the benefits of Kinkaid’s small, close-knit community of students and teachers and being able to pursue all of his interests. “I think I packed just as much into my schedule as I possibly could,” he says. His advice for incoming freshman: “If you have a passion, pursue it. Academics are necessary and important, but what I’ll remember most are the things that I put time into on my own. Kinkaid provides unique opportunities to explore new areas and to grow and meet new friends.”
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