A Note from Mrs. Roopnarine, Dakarai's Counselor

Dakarai loves basketball. It is what gets him up every morning and to school. It keeps him connected to his peers, allows him to challenge himself, and keeps him motivated. Dakarai sees every opportunity to hold a ball as a way to learn and become a better player. Basketball and sports have allowed him to not only excel on the court, but have shown him that with hard work, dedication and drive he can achieve whatever he puts his mind to, this as a result has transformed his performance in the classroom. He has grown so much as a student athlete over this past year. I would love for Dakarai to continue to grow his talent in basketball as I believe it will yield positive results in all facets of his life. With our school’s limited resources, we are unable to provide him with the opportunity to advance his skills and pursue this passion. The opportunity to participate in the US Sports Nike Basketball Camps will be such a welcomed experience for Dakarai. I would love for him to have the experience of playing with athletes from other schools, refining his ability to work with others, meeting new people outside of his neighborhood, and being able to explore where basketball can take him.