SHASHANK GANESHAN

sljc.2019@gmail.com
(678)-159-1362
education
2015-2019 NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL JOHNS CREEK, GA
Numeric Average: 101.86/100.00
leadership
2015-present MOCK TRIAL JOHNS CREEK, GA
President & Varsity Captain
Coach new members and lead the team of 14 to compete in the annual Georgia State Mock Trial competition
 Develop analytical toolkit and strong communication skills by rebutting objections, leading case theory
meetings, and delivering closing arguments
 Lead team to first place at the district competition and advanced to State Finals

2008-present CARNATIC MUSIC JOHNS CREEK, GA & CHENNAI, INDIA

Performer
 Participate in rigorous vocal training each year from leading musicians in Chennai, India (2010-2018)
 Perform in the US and Chennai, India, including prestigious December music festival, Margazhi Maha Utsavam
2016-present MESSENGER JOHNS CREEK, GA
News Editor
The Messenger is Northview’s award-winning student newsmagazine
 Cover student opinions on local issues as Sports, News, Opinions, and Feature writer
2017-2019 STUDENT LEADERSHIP JOHNS CREEK (SLJC) JOHNS CREEK, GA
Organized a Walk to School Campaign for elementary school students in the Johns Creek to reduce traffic, improve
air quality, and encourage active lifestyles
2015-present KALEIDOSCOPE JOHNS CREEK, GA
Event Organizer
Kaleidoscope is dedicated
 Unite members of the community by volunteering with nonprofits like Aga Khan Foundation and planning
International Night, an annual show featuring student performances representing different cultures
Honors Programs
2018 GEORGIA GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM (GHP) ROME, GA
Selected amongst thousands of applicants to attend the summer immersive program as Communicative Arts major
 Led Socratic discussions about social issues illustrated in literature and crafted speeches and short stories
2017 ALSTON & BIRD INTERNSHIP ATLANTA, GA
Intern
 Analyzed and drafted clauses for corporate contracts with attorneys specializing in data privacy
2017 21ST CENTURY LEADERS ATLANTA, GA & JOHNS CREEK, GA
Selected to attend leadership program at Emory University’s Goizuetta Business School
 Developed a Northview chapter of 21CL to encourage student leadership and entrepreneurial interests
2018-present NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY (NHS) JOHNS CREEK, GA
 Lead school projects and coordinated volunteer opportunities between NHS and other service organizations
2017-present NATIONAL ENGLISH HONORS SOCIETY (NEHS) JOHNS CREEK, GA
 Brainstorm methods to integrate student literary creativity into the community through holiday greeting cards
and Pecha Kuchas, short, open-to-public presentations on topic of choice
awards
2017-present OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY AWARD, 5x LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Recognized for leadership qualities, presentational skills, and legal knowledge during courtroom competitions
2018 JUNIOR MARSHALL JOHNS CREEK, GA
Ranked in top 5% of academic class as of the end of junior year in high school
2016 CLEVLEAND THYAGARAJA ARADHANA Cleveland, OH
2nd Place Senior Vocal Alaapana and Niraval
World-premiere music festival and among the most competitive, prestigious Carnatic competitions