D’Aloisio’s inspiring story exemplifies the success that high schoolers can achieve with creative thinking and steadfast determination. His astonishing success at such a young age demonstrates that actively pursuing your interests can truly pay off.
We hope that stories like D’Aloisio’s will inspire you to also think outside of the box and work hard to achieve your dreams!
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