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Presidential Scholar from Hoffman Estates a master of multi-tasking

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Yale-bound Meran Liu, who's graduating from Hoffman Estates High School, recently was named one of the state's two Presidential Scholars. The honor recognizes excellence in academics and the arts. The accomplished musician has many other awards and plaques lining the walls of her Hoffman Estates home.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Yale-bound Meran Liu, who's graduating from Hoffman Estates High School, recently was named one of the state's two Presidential Scholars. The honor recognizes excellence in academics and the arts. The accomplished musician has many other awards and plaques lining the walls of her Hoffman Estates home.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Yale-bound Meran Liu, who's graduating from Hoffman Estates High School, recently was named one of the state's two Presidential Scholars. The honor recognizes excellence in academics and the arts. The accomplished musician has many other awards and plaques lining the walls of her Hoffman Estates home.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

Yale-bound Meran Liu, who's graduating from Hoffman Estates High School, recently was named one of the state's two Presidential Scholars. The honor recognizes excellence in academics and the arts. The accomplished musician has many other awards and plaques lining the walls of her Hoffman Estates home.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

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You could say that Mengran "Meran" Liu has mastered the art of multi-tasking. Studying for Science Bowl during a break at varsity swim practice. Practicing a flag routine on the bus to a scholastic bowl match. Teaching English to Chinese seniors on days she's not volunteering at the hospital. The list goes on and on, resulting in the Hoffman Estates High Senior being named one of the state's two Presidential Scholars.