Speller No. 49, Rahul Ramesh Malayappan
Sponsor:
The News-Times, Danbury, Connecticut

Age, Grade:
11, Fifth Grade

School:
Stadley Rough Elementary School, Danbury, Connecticut

Profile:

Rahul is a tournament chess player. His favorite sport is baseball, and his hobbies include drawing, playing video games, and reading. Rahul plays violin and participates in city orchestras. His favorite subject in school is math. Rahul likes to study animals and hopes to pursue a career in zoology. Rahul participated in the 2008 national finals.