A Leader in the Making

Vikranth
Vinod Kumar.

Grade 8A · Gateway The Complete School, Sholinganallur. Author, athlete, STEM tinkerer — and candidate for Assistant Head Boy.

"Purpose. Passion. Progress."

Discover yourself. Inspire others. Create impact.

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01 · About

Curious by nature, kind by choice.

I want to become an entrepreneur and use my ideas and work to help society. At school, I want to serve with strong leadership and teamwork — listening first, then acting.

Languages
EnglishTeluguTamilHindi
Hobbies & Interests
Stand-up ComedyAudio PodcastsDebates & MUNDanceGuitarYogaReadingStory WritingResearchDoodlingArt & Craft
02 · Achievements

A few of the things I'm proud of.

From national essay contests to drone semi-finals at IIT Madras — proof that curiosity pays off.

01

Literary

  • Author & illustrator of 'The Kings and the Detectives of Mysterious Land'
  • Silver & Bronze — International Queen's Commonwealth Essay Contest
  • Youngest winner — National writing contest by The Hindu; Guest Editor for a day with the CEO
02

Sports & Games

  • Football league winner — club & school
  • National-level karate champion, purple belt
  • State-level chess tournament winner
  • Silambam yellow belt
  • Cricket, badminton, swimming, Rubik's cube, wave & skate boarding
03

STEM

  • Semi-finalist — National drones contest, IIT Madras
  • 1st & 3rd prize — National astro-video contest (twice)
  • Software programmer & STEM creator
04

Environment

  • Documenting animals since age 2
  • Conducted pollution awareness workshop & beach clean-up
03 · Interests

What I do when I'm not in class.

Eleven passions that keep me curious, creative, and constantly learning.

01

Stand-up Comedy

Performed original comedy sets at school assemblies — turning everyday student life into laughter.

02

Audio Podcasts

Hosted and produced podcasts exploring ideas, school stories, and interviews with teachers.

03

Debates & MUN

Active in Model UN and debate clubs — sharpening public speaking and critical thinking.

04

Dance

Expresses energy and emotion through movement, performing at school events and celebrations.

05

Guitar

Self-taught guitarist who plays for relaxation and occasionally composes short originals.

06

Yoga

Practices regularly for focus, flexibility, and a calm mind amid a busy schedule.

07

Reading

Avid reader across genres — fiction, non-fiction, biographies, and science magazines.

08

Story Writing

Published author and daily creative writer — turning imagination into structured narratives.

09

Research

Loves digging deep into topics, from wildlife documentaries to space and technology trends.

10

Doodling

Fills notebooks with sketches and visual ideas — a creative outlet during class and free time.

11

Art & Craft

Creates handmade projects, illustrations, and mixed-media art for school displays and contests.

04 · Campaign

Vote for a leader who listens, cares & acts.

Eight initiatives I'll bring to Gateway as Assistant Head Boy — built with students, for students.

  • → Represent every student
  • → Uphold school values
  • → Bring fresh ideas & initiatives
  • → Work together for a better school
01

Monthly Magazine

Student-written stories, poems, artwork, comics. Achievements & hidden-talent spotlights.

02

Anti-Bullying Squad

One girl + one boy per class. Peer support, safe reporting, awareness campaigns.

03

Quarterly Sports Meets

Chess, swimming, football, cricket, tennis, shooting. Play. Compete. Grow.

04

Improvise Turf & Play Area

Our space. Our pride. Our playground. Together we make Gateway greater.

05

On-Air Gateway Radio

A Spotify channel — teacher & parent interviews, stand-up, comedy skits.

06

TED-style Talks

Share ideas. Spark change. Build confidence. Be heard.

07

Student → Student Workshops

Peer-to-peer learning. Share skills. Explore passions. Grow together.

08

Short Video Contest

1–3 min videos. Motivation, comedy, awareness, school life — Roll. Record. Inspire.

Together we can
Kindness · Creativity · Courage · Excellence
Stand with me →
05 · Contact

Let's talk ideas.

For interviews, collaborations, or just to say hi — reach out.

SchoolGateway The Complete School, Sholinganallur
ClassGrade 8A