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Ojas Lakhotia

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Ojas Lakhotia is president of his school’s HOSA Future Health Professionals club. He was recognized by the College Board as an Advancement Placement Scholar with Distinction. He organized multiple Indian Wellness Programs during summer vacations where he handed out medicinal supplies. An avid athlete, he has a strong interest in volleyball. He also loves interacting with and having conversations with people of all ages. He serves as a Cell Biology Research Technician at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Lakhotia plans to major in health care to fulfill his dream of providing service to underprivileged members of society.

Academic All-State Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. William W. Rodgers

Jacob Meng

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

Jacob Meng is a National Merit finalist and a Student Council member. He co-founded a community service branch of Alliance of Youth Leaders in the United States to teach children math and science. He frequently assists at food banks, volunteers at the Science Museum of Oklahoma and works to keep lakes free from pollution. Meng received U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Awards from 2020-2023. He was a violinist at both All-State and Oklahoma Youth Orchestras. He plans to major in finance.

Academic All-State Sponsor: OFE Academic Awards Fund

Adrian Pan

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics

A National Merit finalist, Adrian Pan is the creative director of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Asian American Pacific Islander Traveling Trunk. He volunteers at Science Museum Oklahoma regularly. He was recognized by College Board for being an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction. He is a violist, and he was also part of Youth Leadership Oklahoma.

Academic All-State Sponsor: Bill and Joffa Kerr