Teen helps abroad, excels at home
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (AP) — Alex Baratta could be Nike's trademark slogan personified.
If the Hersey High School senior ever feels the weight of his full plate — juggling three varsity sports, a perfect GPA, service trips abroad and robotic competitions at home can be a challenge — the Arlington Heights teen tells himself to buckle down and "Just do it."
And do it well.
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