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Robotics Kicks Off Competition Season

Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor
October 30, 2024

Music by NiKneT_Art (Pixabay)

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Avi Rajesh
Avi Rajesh, Heritage Student Life Editor
Class of 2025
Hi! I’ve always loved photo and video editing, and I’m super excited to be a part of student press. A couple of my hobbies involve cooking, baking, and robotics. In my free time I love to listen to music, play the cello, and drink bubble tea!
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