A 12-year-old boy of Indian origin is set to make history as the youngest graduate from a high school on Long Island. Suborno Bari, who has authored two books and even lectured at a university in India, is preparing to embark on his academic journey studying mathematics and physics at New York University (NYU).
According to The New York Post, Bari will achieve the distinction of being the youngest ever graduate from Malverne High School next week. ABC 7 reports that Bari, recognized as a prodigy, skipped from 4th grade directly to 8th grade, and later accelerated from 9th grade to complete his high school education, marking him as a trailblazer at Malverne High School.
He has been awarded a full scholarship to NYU, where he will delve into the realms of physics and mathematics. In an interview with ABC7, Bari expressed his fascination with these subjects, saying, "It's just the cool visualizations, the funky graphs and diagrams and especially just being able to understand the message behind it all."
Suborno Bari, a resident of Lynbrook, has not only penned two books but also served as an instructor at an institute in India. He is scheduled to receive his diploma from Malverne High School on June 26, an achievement he finds "really exciting," as he mentioned to ABC7.
This young prodigy achieved a perfect score of 1,500 on the SAT at the age of 11, showcasing his exceptional academic prowess and intellectual maturity.
Bari's accomplishments have impressed his teachers at Malverne High School. Patrick Nolan, his chemistry teacher, commented to ABC7, "We've had some smart cookies in these halls and sent some kids on to Princeton and Harvard. We've sent some heavy hitters to some great schools and Suborno is just a unique case."
Looking ahead, Suborno Bari aspires "to help people around the world understand maths and science," aiming for a career as a professor to provide valuable resources to those in need.
His remarkable journey has included tutoring fellow students in science. Junior Cameryn Jacques recalled, "When I took my chemistry regents, I spoke to him about it, he was like that was the easiest thing ever, and I was struggling on it. It was just crazy."
At just four years old, Bari received a signed letter from former President Barack Obama, a moment that left his family bewildered yet proud. "We were thinking how did President Obama know about Suborno," reflected his father, Rashidul Bari.
His mother, Shaheda Bari, recognized his uniqueness early on, saying, "He was always one step forward and then I talked to my husband and said he was like different. He's not like other kids."
Suborno Bari's literary talent emerged early with his book 'The Love', penned at the tender age of seven, envisioning a world free from terrorism. His passion for teaching led him to conduct physics lessons at Mumbai University, earning him accolades from Harvard University for his adept problem-solving skills.
He is also a participant in New York City’s gifted and talented program and has pursued studies at Stony Brook University, further underscoring his academic dedication and intellectual curiosity.
