He was named a US National Award Winner in mathematics while attendingM attoon High School. "This award is a prestigious honor very fewstuden ts can ever hope to attain. In fact, the (United StatesAchievement) A cademy recognizes fewer than 10 percent of all Americanhigh school stu dents......The criteria for selection are a student'sacademic performa nce, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities,responsibility, enthu siasm, motivation to learn and improve,citizenship, attitude and coope rative spirit."
