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Name: Niraj Thapa High School: Baldwin Grade: 12 Position: Outside Hitter Background Info: Thapa is a high honors student, and has received an academic award from Penn State. Outside of school, Niraj volunteers his time to help those in his community with programs such as Learn and Earn, and Neighborhood Learning Alliance. He also plays soccer at Baldwin, in which he has been a four-year varsity starter, and captain for two years. He has received an athletic athlete award from W&J for his soccer accomplishments. Quotes from Baldwin coach Mylan Zekich: "Niraj has been a varsity starter for three years (one impacted from covid). He is one of the hardest and toughest players on the court. He always hustles and sacrifices himself to keep the ball in play. He always keeps everyone focused during practices and games, displaying great qualities of a leader, earning the varsity team captain position." |