Priya S.

Grade 6

“I love a game where one quiet move changes everything.”

Priya thinks several moves ahead, whether she is guarding a chessboard or folding a sheet of paper into a crane. She joined the chess club to learn openings and stayed for the friendly rivalries, where a hard-fought draw earns as much respect as a win. Priya keeps a tin of practice puzzles in her bag and solves a few whenever she has a spare minute. In math league she enjoys the moment a messy problem suddenly turns simple, and she likes explaining that flash of clarity to anyone willing to listen. Calm and curious, Priya asks excellent questions and remembers the answers. Friends say playing a game with her is the best kind of lesson, because she teaches while she competes and laughs at every clever trap.

Interests

chess, origami

Clubs & activities

Chess Club, Math League