Akhil Natarajan is a senior contributor at the Torch. Graduating 2022, he is a driven individual who’s known for his position as mechanical captain on the robotics team as well as his athletic performances on the track and swimming team. He’s an avid reader who indulges in poetry and is now trying to broaden his skillset with journalistic writing. His interest in journalism began when he started writing poetry for school magazines and joined his friend in writing short stories. Outside of school, he enjoys playing volleyball and video games.