As the school year is about to come to a close, we’re celebrating some amazing seniors from the Morris Hills Class of 2025. One standout is Isha, this year’s Salutatorian. Isha has made the most of her high school experience as a student in the Magnet program with a passion for STEM, a love of learning, and a strong sense of community.
“I’ve always been interested in research,” Isha said. “I thought I’d be able to learn more about it through the Magnet program. I also liked math and science, so I figured I’d try it out.” That decision ended up shaping her future. She not only discovered a love for STEM but also realized it was something she wanted to further pursue.
However, she also had to face her fair share of obstacles. “AP Calculus BC and AP Physics were definitely the hardest classes I’ve taken,” she said. At first, she had a tough time keeping up and doing well on the tests, and it became frustrating.
But with time and effort, she was able to figure it out, proving her determination and resilience.
Even with her rigorous schedule, what meant the most to Isha was the people around her. “The best part of high school has definitely been the friends I’ve made,” she said.
“I found an amazing friend group, and that support has meant everything.”
Outside of school, Isha has done lots of impressive work. She’s part of the Movement Control and Rehabilitation Lab at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she helps create custom virtual reality rehab programs for patients recovering from chronic injuries.
She also helps manage the lab’s Virtual Reality Education Program, mentoring younger students interested in engineering and tech.
When she’s not working in the lab or studying, Isha enjoys painting, drawing, unwinding through spontaneous activities, and spending time with her friends.
Next fall, Isha plans to attend the University of Pennsylvania to major in Artificial Intelligence. While she’s still figuring out the exact direction of her career, she’s especially interested in using predictive modeling to help improve healthcare.
Her advice for underclassmen? Keep it simple: “If you don’t know the content in whatever test you’re studying for by 11 p.m., you don’t know it. Go to sleep.”
The Morris Hills community is proud of Isha and everything she’s accomplished. With her curiosity, kindness, and steady determination, she’s more than ready to take on whatever comes next.