‍Ryan Yu will graduate from St John’s Preparatory School in Danvers and will be attending Princeton University .Born in Massachusetts to parents who immigrated from Hong Kong, he grew up connected to both communities.  Fascinated by maritime systems of mutual exchange, he was concerned that the maritime world needed a compelling advocate which has become his passion.

‍This National Honor Society member has earned a 4.73 GPA while studying the most vigorous college preparatory courses. His resumé is incredible. He has received a Congressional Citation from the Massachusetts State Senate to winning a Courage Award from the North Shore Community College as well as winning an essay contest for the US Navy.  He serves as a curator at the Custom House Museum creating Directive Maritime Experiences, while serving as a researcher at the Conley Terminal Shipping Port in Boston, presenting a report to the Coast Guard Modular Port integration strategy for cutters. He wrote a book called “Seaworthy Ships”  and was selected to receive an online program stipend to engage STEM experts within the Department of Defense. Ryan has been an active leader in multicultural activities and a member of the Community of Concern group dedicated to the social and emotional health of the student body. He is also a founding member of the Tri-Town Rock Band. Ryan also provides one-on- one instruction to 60 students in algebra and calculus at the Russian School of Mathematics.  One of his teachers said “ No matter how packed his schedule is, Ryan never compromises on his courtesy, his integrity, and his thoughtful interaction with those around him”