Sponsor:
The Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque , New Mexico

Age, Grade:
14, Seventh Grade

School:
Academy for Technology and the Classics, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Profile:
A classic rock fan, Rajat aspires to play guitar like his musical hero, Jimmy Page. His preferred activities include playing video games and reading. Rajat says he would be honored to someday meet President Obama because "he has made history in our generation by becoming the first African-American president and taking over the country in tough economic times." Rajat's first language is Hindi. He hopes to become a pediatric dentist.