Shantanu Garg's essay on his reforms as a PT leader.
Shantanu’s essay showcases his passion for sports, his ability to take successful risks, and his exceptional leadership qualities. Thus, he stands out as an ideal candidate for a university.
Shantanu Garg CMC'14, Vassar, Carleton
For 75 years students at Doon have been waking up at 6:00 am everyday for Physical Training, a prestigious tradition, practicing rigorous drills in search of perfection, while wishing for 1 more hour of sleep. We had not won in 15 years, but I, as a PT leader of Jaipur House, was determined to change that.
So I designed a non-traditional formation. Not only did I change the exercises, but also the various technical structures to create an outline of an eagle’s wing (the symbol of our House). I remember our PT in-charge's words – "Shantanu, this will never work, it is too risky." But the risk paid off. The judges were mesmerized by our performance and we won all the trophies that day.
Shantanu Garg CMC'14, Vassar, Carleton
For 75 years students at Doon have been waking up at 6:00 am everyday for Physical Training, a prestigious tradition, practicing rigorous drills in search of perfection, while wishing for 1 more hour of sleep. We had not won in 15 years, but I, as a PT leader of Jaipur House, was determined to change that.
So I designed a non-traditional formation. Not only did I change the exercises, but also the various technical structures to create an outline of an eagle’s wing (the symbol of our House). I remember our PT in-charge's words – "Shantanu, this will never work, it is too risky." But the risk paid off. The judges were mesmerized by our performance and we won all the trophies that day.