2009-2010 Honorable Mention – Adarsh Pradeep (West Springfield High School)
"Interpretations of Compassions in the Abrahamic Faiths"

1. Adarsh T. Pradeep is a junior at West Springfield High School. He is currently active in the Interact Club- a community service organization- as a historian. In his school, he is also active in the French Honor Society, and the Asian American Student Association, a group that promotes interaction within the Asian community. Outside of school, he helps seniors around the community who are unfamiliar with the rising ‘technological world’ by teaching them how to operate the computer and how to use it for their needs. He is also a red belt in tae kwon do and helps to instruct younger students in martial arts. In the near future, Adarsh aspires to go into the field of medicine and become a pediatrician.

1. The contest has shown me that there are people who will listen to the voice of kids, and help to implement their dream of making the world a better place for all to live in. It has also shown me how all the religions of the world ultimately teach one principle lesson, peace and harmony and our duty to pass it on. Finally, I am grateful for the chance to express my ideas for the betterment of society through various funded projects, and I am glad that there are adults who are willing to not only listen, but also to help fulfill these goals.

My compassion reflection: "If one delves deep into any religious philosophy or teaching, he/she will find that all strive to promote peace, tolerance, and compassion between one another."
 

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