Founders Day, Leadership at US, Possible Harmon House?
On the very first episode of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson talk with Vishwum Kapadia and Mr. Somers about many different topics, such as the possibility of an addition to the house system, predictions for Founders Day, and what it means to be a leader at US. We also take a deep dive into their personal lives and learn a lot more about what makes each so successful.
Credits to Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.
Vishwum Kapadia is a student at University School, recognized for his significant achievements in science research. He is a member of the class of 2025, serves as head prefect, and co-leads both the Spanish honor society and the varsity tennis team. Vishwum was named a finalist in the 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a prestigious national competition for high school seniors. He has conducted cardiovascular research at the Cleveland Clinic, publishing his findings in the Structural Heart journal, and co-founded IntersectSTEM, a nonprofit dedicated to improving diversity in STEM fields.
Mr. Somers is an English Teacher at University School. He joined the faculty in 2006. Mr. Somers earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Brown University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University.