Avaneesh Siruvuri ’26 traces his passion for economics back to middle school, when his father opened an investment account to help him learn about money. “Through this experience of dealing with what felt like my own money, I began to gain a deep interest in understanding the fundamentals of our money system,” he explained. “I will never forget making my first dollar on a ten-dollar investment.”

That early curiosity has since grown into a commitment to expanding financial literacy among students in India and at Milton, a passion he recently discussed during an appearance on CNN-News18 (an independent Indian news network licensed by CNN International).

During trips to India to visit family, Avaneesh realized that many young people he met lacked access to financial education. “When I asked questions about the Indian economy or how banks work, I was often met with vague or non-specific answers,” he recalled. “It seemed to me that much of the financial decision-making was influenced by the media or outdated methods.” To help address that gap, he launched an economics discussion group that meets in person and online to explore interdisciplinary topics in economics and decision-making. 

In the first of the year’s school-wide celebrations, Milton’s entire K–12 community gathered for a vibrant assembly honoring Hispanic and Latinx culture.

The program began with remarks from members of the student Latinx Association, who helped open the celebration in recognition of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month—an annual observance from September 15 to October 15 that highlights the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans.