Long Beach High School is proud to announce that senior Arjun Gupta has been named a National Merit Semifinalist in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Arjun is among approximately 16,000 students throughout the nation to earn this distinction out of approximately 1.6 million that took the PSAT last year. 

Arjun is a dedicated student at Long Beach High School, actively involved in various programs and opportunities. He serves as president of the Math Club and a member of the Chess Club and Best Pals organization. He is also a DECA participant and placed within the state’s top 10 in his category last year. An International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate, he is focusing his extended essay on the great depression. 

In addition to his academic success, Arjun is an accomplished athlete. He has been on the swim team for six years, tennis team for four years and cross-country team for three years. He currently serves as captain of the tennis team. 

Arjun aspires to study engineering in college next fall. The district congratulates him on his outstanding achievement.