Multimedia Manager Aditya Suresh has been a proud member of Zephyrus for three years, acting design editor his junior year and multimedia manager his senior year,  “Zephyrus helped influence and shape me into becoming a better person, and I think of the team as a family,” Aditya said. Aditya feels that Zephyrus has allowed him the space to be able to connect with people and create a positive culture around him. His most notable project was working on Multimedia Month, where he was challenged by having to produce multimedia content at a consistent rate, which improved his skills and was a very memorable experience for him. Along with Zephyrus, he also participates in swimming, HOSA, Model UN, and the Edina Asian American Alliance. His favorite among these was Zephyrus, of course. 

According to fellow Zephyrus multimedia staff member Meredith Nemerov, Aditya is “a law-abiding citizen” and “a stand-up fella.” He is known for being kind to everyone, and that he is always ready to help his fellow staff members. His celebrity crush is Ryan Gosling, he thinks the left Twix bar hits differently, and his favorite movie is usually “La La Land,” though recently he’s been favoring “Clue.” When asked if he could bring anyone with him onto a stranded island, he answered science teacher Mr. Sanger. “I think he would be a great hunting buddy, even though he has a degree in Zoology,” Aditya said. 

Aditya’s next steps are going to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he will be majoring in Public Health with hopes of becoming a public health advocate. He will always remember the great memories and life lessons that he gained in room E238, the pubs room. Looking back at his fondest moments in Zephyrus, all he could say was, “Cowabunga.”

This piece was originally published in Zephyrus’ print edition on May 24, 2024