Recognition Program from KKNC

Gagan participated in State level Geography Bee, which was held in Sacramento and was also one of the topper’s throughout California.

Milind Maiti stood 1st place twice in the "California State Chess championship" and was tied for 2nd place in the k-1 section of the "2011 USCF National Elementary Chess Championships" in Dallas, Texas. Milind finished higher than any other kindergartener ever and scored 6.5/7 in the tournament and received a third place trophy that stands taller than he does.

Aniketh Umesh, won first place among thousands of Kindergarten participants in “The Growing Up Asian in America contest” which is an initiative of the Asian Pacific Fund which rewarded him savings bond awards of $2,000, and is also honored at an awards ceremony at the Asian Art Museum. His exhibits displaying his winning art work goes on tour during Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and is hosted throughout the year by more than 50 public libraries all over the Bay area.

Anirudh has been playing serious cricket for the past five years.
He is developing to be a pace bowler and bowls right arm medium pace.
In the past six months, he has
a) Represented United States in the U-15 ICC Americas Cup tournament in Winnipeg, Canada. Has displayed some outstanding bowling and fielding skills that decided the outcome of one of games against Canada U-15. US U-15 successfully broke the monopoly of Canada and brought home the U-15 tournament.
b) Represented North West Region at the US National level, and was part of the successful National U-15 Championship NWR team
c) He also plays in adult leagues across the Bay Area, and was part of Spartan Team last winter in the T-20 games where he took a HATTRICK, playing against Stanford A team. He is the youngest player in the NCCA leagues to have accomplished this feat

Chinmay has won various awards & trophies in different sports like Chess, Tennis & Running at State and Regional level competition. Some of them are as below which displays his All-rounder Sports skills.
a) He won the 2rd place at State Grade level Chess Tournament held in Santa clara and won various Regional Chess tournaments.
b) Won the Regional ‘Little Mo’ Tennis tournament held in San Francisco and various zonal Tennis Tournaments held in Bay area.
c) Won First place in 10K Run at Sevathon organized by ICC.
d) Won First place in 5K run at Big bunny Race held in Cupertino.

Arjun has been all rounder and winner of many prizes and volunteer in many non- profit organizations
• He has been the recipient of National Mathematics Award winner from the United States Achievement Academy. (USAA)
• Recipient of All-American Scholar winner
• School awards in Spanish, Biology, and Mathematics from school in freshman year .
• Has contributed in the development of Ipad and Iphone applications for a business enterprise during 11th grade.

Sankalp has been excellent above par in academics, extra-curricular activities and is an all rounder.
The following are few of the awards that were conferred upon him.
• President’s award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
• President’s Volunteer Service Award
• National Merit Finalist
• National Merit Scholarship award from University of Chicago
• AP scholar with distinction
• 4.0 GPA (un-weighted) grades 9-12
• Eagle Scout Rank Award from Boys Scouts of America
• CRLA Level One Certificate for peer tutoring service
• California Scholarship Federation Life Member for tutoring service
• Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
• Leland Parent Club recognition Award
• Social Science Department Award
• National Forensic League –Senior Speaker award and many others to his cap.

Vivaswan has 1. won all acting awards including "Star actor of the year 2011" in International Presentation of Performers at Hollywood. Over 4000 participants from all over the world competed in a week long competition.
2. Sports: Currently leads CA State in 200M Indoor.
Won 3rd place in 200M, 4th in Long Jump and 60M Dash Simplot Games@Idaho. Over 10000 Athletes from Canada, Mexico and all over USA participated,
Fastest Teen in USATF West Coast junior Olympics.
Captain of James logan High school with 5000 Kids /home of many reputed Olympians!
3. Founder of Soundology, recently gave concert to over 5000 folks.
4. Misc: Yakshagana, Drama, Folk art dancer/performances across USA

Vedavit has
1. won all acting awards including "Star actor of the year 2011" in International Presentation of Performers at Hollywood.
2. Wrestling runner up in Alameda zone
3. Featured in a short Hollywood movie, Parent India magazine etc
4. Misc: Yakshagana, Drama, Folk art performances etc across USA