first few ECs

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 \begin{enumerate}
-	\item \textbf{First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics} — Co-Captain, Software Lead (9th-11th Grade): Founded and lead 
+	\item \textbf{First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics} — Co-Captain, Software Lead (9th-11th Grade): Helped found and lead
+	      community robotics team with fully custom robot design and software. Won multiple local awards for software and
+	      hardware innovation, becoming regional and state finalist alliance team, and global top-30 for the autonomous section.
+	\item \textbf{Member of School Science Fair Club} (9th-11th Grade): Completed independent research projects in engineering
+	      and computer science. 2x International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) finalist, and 3rd in Robotics and
+	      Intelligent Machines at ISEF (\$1200 award). Won 1st in category at school, district, and regional science fairs competitions.
+	      Awarded multiple special awards, including TI Best Computing Project and US Air Force Certificate of Recognition.
+	\item \textbf{Officer of School Science Fair Club} (10th, 11th Grade): President and Vice President of school's science fair
+	      club, organizing meetings, mentoring new members, and leading outreach events for STEM awareness in local community.
+	      Conducted
+	      weekly lunch meetings to guide students through project ideation, research methods, and presentation skills.
+	\item \textbf{Speech and Debate} (9th-11th Grade): National (NSDA) and State quarterfinalist in Impromptu Speaking, and National
+	      octofinalist in Extemporaneous Commentary. Won local and regional tournaments in Duo Acting and Extemporaneous
+	      Speaking. Coded powerful timer utility and congress PO app for team use, with positive testimonials from state and national
+	      competitors.
+	\item \textbf{Keyboardist for Local Band} (9th, 11th Grade): Performed as a self-taught keyboardist for a local band with popular ticketed shows and
+	      over millions of views on YouTube. Revenue from performances donated to local charities, raising over 200K through various
+	      platforms to support people in need of support for medical expenses. Volunteered over 100 hours for events, and
+	      earned President's Volunteer Service Award Silver (9th Grade).
+	\item \textbf{Original Music Arrangement and Composition} (9th-11th Grade): Created original film music arrangements and compositions
+	      using fully self-taught music production skills, keyboard, and bass guitar. Collaborated with local artists and renowned Tamil film
+	      music composer to produce musical compositions and melodies.
+	\item \textbf{NHS Member} (10th-11th Grade): Volunteered through judging local Middle School Debate Tournaments, organizing
+	      school-wide service events, and tutoring underclassmen in STEM subjects. Produced valuable educational resources (through
+	      school's tutoring program) to help with Calculus and Chemistry understanding.
+	\item \textbf{NHS Technology Officer} (11th Grade): Technology Officer for largest NHS chapter worldwide, coding a React-based
+	      full-stack web portal to streamline member management, event coordination, and service hour tracking. Hours are tracked through
+	      accurate QR code scanning, saved into Firebase database for easy and secure access by officers and members. 
+
+
 \end{enumerate}