Writing, Speech & Academic Honors
Highlights in writing, public speaking, research, scholarships, and academic recognition.
Published Writing & Illustration
My essay “Clumsy,” together with my original illustrations, was selected and published in the 4th Grade GATE FURV anthology.
Published Essay — “A LEGO Set”
My essay “A LEGO Set,” about memories of growing up in Shanghai and moving to the United States, was selected and published in the 2023 PVPUSD 5th Grade Moments anthology.
John Locke Global Essay Competition 2024
My essay explored how advancing technology could affect the future of work and how society should respond. It received a Merit award in the 2024 John Locke Global Essay Prize.
Claremont Bargain Belt Invitational · 2025
3rd Place in the Novice Informative Speaking Final at the 2025 Claremont Bargain Belt Invitational.
California Junior Scholarship Federation · Honor Award
Recognized for character, determination, integrity, and academic achievement.
Chinese University Alumni Association Alliance of Southern California · 2025
3rd Place
Johns Hopkins CTY
Grand Honors - Recognized for outstanding performance in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Talent Search.
Keep Learning, Keep Growing
These experiences have challenged me in different ways—through writing, speaking, research, competition, and academic work. Each one has helped me think more clearly, communicate more confidently, and keep pushing myself to grow.