Sponsor:
Finger Lakes Times, Geneva, New York

Age, Grade:
14, Seventh Grade

School:
Seneca Falls Middle School, Seneca Falls, New York

Profile:
Neetu excels in math and music. She has participated in a regional math competition and played clarinet in an all-county band concert. Neetu's favorite pastimes include badminton, basketball, hiking, and swimming. She collects coins and rocks and also speaks Hindi. Neetu aspires to become an architect or interior designer. This is Neetu's third consecutive appearance in the national finals.