Launch at LPS: Madhav makes many positive contributions across Southwest campus

April 16, 2025

Southwest High School senior Madhav has engineered spotless solutions to everything ranging from math problems to marketing slogans while on campus.
 
His ability to achieve those results has depended on a simple belief: treat others well and they will return the favor in kind.

 
Madhav has become a shining star at Southwest with his work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit and strong academic skills. He is president of the school’s National Honor Society chapter, has founded a math mentoring club to help classmates and creates highlight reels of fellow Silver Hawks with photos and videos. He said he has enjoyed his LSW career because of the community feeling in the school building.
 
“There’s always a place for you here, no matter if you’re a part of band, if you’re a part of athletics, if you’re a part of something like math club,” Madhav said. “There’s always a club here that can represent you. You can feel welcomed everywhere here.”

 
Southwest Associate Principal Ashley Turner said she has been impressed with the life path Madhav has placed himself on. She felt he has played a key part in maintaining a positive culture at Southwest with his empathy and compassion for others.
 
“I think he has a huge role here,” Turner said. “He’s one of those kids who’s an influencer, and I know that’s a word that gets overused, but he’s an influencer of others because he’s so good at talking with others. There are no rules on who he talks with. He has his core friends, but he’s friendly with everybody.”
 
Turner said Madhav’s willingness to spend time with multiple groups of people has led to many positive outcomes. Silver Hawk supporters might see him taking photos on the sidelines of a soccer match one afternoon, and they would notice him tutoring a friend about a pre-calculus problem the next morning. In between, they might spot him helping a teacher or parent through a window cleaning company he co-founded last year with friends Griffin and Nathan.
 
“He’s well-known and well-seen in the building,” Turner said. “He’s one of those kids that when they graduate, you’re like, ‘Oh no, we won’t see Madhav next year.” And that’s sad, because he’s part of Southwest. He’s such a good person.”

 
Madhav said his time at LPS has taught him both academic and personal lessons. He felt his time management and communication skills have improved from when he first stepped into Southwest’s hallways.
 
“I like the preparation that it gives,” Madhav said. “The classes really prepare you for the future, and it really does help people who care. The biggest thing I would say is that if you show respect to teachers, they’ll give it back to you 101 percent. If you show respect to classmates, they’ll give it back to you 101 percent. Anybody here will respect you if you respect them.”
 
Two of Madhav’s biggest passions involve math and business. He is planning to enroll in a new integrated business and engineering (IBE) program at Purdue University next year to explore both fields.

 
Madhav said he enjoys math because of the structure it provides and the satisfaction that comes from figuring out solutions. He has completed high-level calculus courses at Southwest, and he is currently taking a linear algebra class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
 
“Math makes sense,” Madhav said. “I like math because it has rules in it. It’s something I love.”

 
Turner said Madhav has showcased the key business insights of dependability, honesty and industriousness. He shows up on time for math mentoring sessions, leads National Honor Society activities and has built an extensive friendship network in Lincoln.
 
“He just dives into things fully,” Turner said. “He obviously has this entrepreneurial spirit, and he’s really good about doing things that you ask him to do. If I would say, ‘Hey, can you help judge graduation speeches because you are so good about representing so many students here in our building?’ he would do it without hesitation. He’s just a very likeable, hardworking young man.”
 
Madhav has also volunteered his time to support students at various activities. He began taking footage of fellow Silver Hawks at football games last year, and the hype videos that he created were well-received by both players and coaches. He has added more sports in his senior year because he enjoys giving others recognition for their efforts.
 
“It’s fun seeing those kids from the sidelines and seeing them focus in on something they love,” Madhav said.

 
Madhav said spending time with family and friends has become higher on his priority list as well. He enjoys studying math homework assignments with friends, goes on walks with family members and tries to fill his life with positive memories.
 
“You’re going to have to find time for certain things, but if you really do want it, you’ll find time and you’ll make sure it works,” Madhav said.
 
Turner said she feels Madhav’s contributions to society will only multiply in the years to come.
 
“Honestly, I feel like Madhav could do anything,” Turner said. “He’s super determined, so whatever he does decide to do, he’ll be successful at it. He’s super driven and he’s good at coming up with ideas. He’s an idea-driven guy, and once he has one, he acts on it and nothing’s going to stop him. He’s a good kid.”

Congratulations, Madhav!

We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

We are thankful our educators could help you Launch at LPS!
 

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