Zihan Xu

Zihan Xu is in 10th grade at T.C. Jasper High School in Plano, Texas. He believes in serving his community, as shown by his Gold recognition through the President’s Volunteer Service Award Program. He holds the position of Teacher’s Assistant and was able to raise funds for the nonprofit The Food Lounge through the money he earned.

Zihan is fluent in three languages and received a Gold Medal for the National Spanish Exam. He went to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, with the Chase Oaks Church Jóvenes, to serve at Casa Hogar Elim (an orphanage).

His thirst for knowledge propelled him and his team to qualify for the NAQT High School National Championship Tournament. He was elected as Club President of the Jasper Quizbowl Club.

Additionally, Zihan loves music and travel. He received First Class Honours at the Royal Conservatory of Music Level 10 for piano. He also received gold medals for the TMTA SA Whitlock Theory Awards for three consecutive years. During holidays, he enjoys traveling with family and friends, all the while collecting exotic keychains!