Bolles senior Aarav Gandhi ’26 earned the National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American award, placing him among the top one percent of 141,000 student members nationwide.

The honor recognizes Gandhi’s academic achievement, competitive success in speech and debate and personal excellence. To qualify, students must complete at least five semesters of high school, achieve the degree of Superior Distinction in the association’s Honor Society by earning 750 or more merit points and demonstrate outstanding character and leadership.

The Academic All American award is considered one of the most prestigious honors in the speech and debate community. Congratulations to Gandhi on this outstanding accomplishment! #BulldogProud