Essay Contest

NEVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL

2025 ESSAY CONTEST

Congratulations to the Winners of the Hispanic Heritage Month  Essay Contest:

1st Place: Tejasvi Dasari
7th Grade Bob Miller Middle School Henderson, NV

Tejasvi is an outstanding student with academic and extracurricular achievements. She is an avid reader, and is currently in Hope Squad at her school. With her knowledge, Tejasvi was awarded the JV Quiz Championship all across CCSD. She is the founder and president of SASA (South Asian Student Association), and spreads awareness of culture and diversity in her school. Additionally, she is also the Vice President of NJHS and AAPI. As Tejasvi is working towards her Girl Scout project, she hopes to spread more awareness of mental health.

2nd Place: Jiya Patel
 8th Grade Pinecrest Academy Henderson, NV
3rd Place: Olivia Rodriguez
6th Grade Flag View Middle School Elko, NV

Olivia, a 12-year-old from Elko, NV, excels in math, enjoys baking, reading and art, and loves volleyball. She values family time and enjoys watching movies and gaming. Her career goal is to become a lawyer.


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