by Madeline Pulliam, Staff Reporter
An unexpected email from the Coca-Cola Scholarship program appeared on the lock screen of senior Aditya Sirohi’s phone while he was sitting alone at home. Months ago, he had applied to the prestigious scholarship program in hopes of placing among the 150 annual winners. He prepared for the worst when he opened the message. His eyes scanned the screen and centered on a single word: “Congratulations.” This year Conestoga was the home of two winners: Sirohi and senior Hita Gupta, who declined an interview.
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