Raghu Dhara

Raghu Dhara is an eight grader attending Hopkins Junior High School in Fremont, CA. He is one of the youngest winners of the National Science Bowl, his team winning first place when he was in seventh grade.
Raghu Dhara was born on January 12, 1996 to parents of notable academic merit. From an early age, he showed interest and curiosity in learning about the world around him. By the age 4, he could read chapter books. He sailed through elementary and middle school with flying colors, accumulating over 75 awards and certificates by the age of 13, including scholarships, Congressional awards, medals and trophies from AMC, CML, National Science Bowl, and many others.
In 2009, Raghu's team took first place in the National Middle School Science Bowl. In 2010, Raghu returned as Hopkin's team captain to defeat 35 other schools in the regional competition. His team, coached by Paul Ricks, , will attend nationals in late April.
When Raghu grows up, he wants to be a neuro-cardiosurgeon. He also wishes to join Doctors Without Borders, a charitable organization that offers medical aid to the needy.

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