Valedictorian's Achievements Due to 'Hard Work and God's Grace'

 

As for many, COVID-19 changed school and interactions with people. Barot said a positive effect is that it has allowed him to grow closer to his family, including grandparents who live in the same neighborhood. “We’ve taken it very seriously, because I live in a multigenerational family,” Barot said. “I’m very close to my grandparents. In fact, we do family prayers together each evening.” That’s why Barot said he and his family have taken every precaution, and it’s why he remained a virtual student even as many of his peers returned to school. As for the online coursework, Barot, who had attended NSA since the third grade, said he didn’t have difficulty adapting to it, and with family around, he didn’t feel isolated. “I’ve always worked hard and I’ve always done my best,” Barot said, “so during the pandemic, I had to adjust what I was doing, but I never had the feeling that it would come in the way of my goals.” But throughout his time at NSA, Barot challenged himself, completing 11 Advanced Placement exams along with every honors or higher-level courses that he could take in each subject, especially in math and science. He said doing this taught him how to better manage his time. “It was a challenge, but I enjoy learning, and I enjoy learning how to learn,” Barot said.

 

Continue reading Valedictorian's achievements due to 'hard work and God's grace' by Jimmy LaRoue with the Suffolk News-Herald.