One member of Utah Connections Academy’s graduating class is Aroosh of West Valley City, a National Merit Scholarship Finalist who has earned national academic recognition for her achievements in STEM and innovation. Aroosh, who has attended Utah Connections Academy since seventh grade, recently advanced to the Innovation Stage of the Conrad Challenge, an international entrepreneurship and problem-solving competition. As president of Utah Connections Academy’s SheTech Club and HOSA chapter, she has helped build community among students while completing advanced coursework in biology, chemistry and anatomy. This fall, she plans to attend the University of Utah, majoring in Medical Laboratory Science and pursuing a pre-med track.

 “Utah Connections Academy gave me the flexibility to pursue my academic goals while also developing independence and time management skills,” said Aroosh. “Those experiences helped prepare me for college and my future career in medicine.”