9-Year-Old Bucks High School Graduate Honored By Congressman

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Bucks County's 9-year-old high school graduate has now received another honor: He's a Hometown Hero.

Earlier this month, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick recognized David Balogun of Bensalem Township for "making history as one of the youngest ever in our nation to graduate high school."

Balogun celebrated his high school graduation from the Reach Cyber Charter, a statewide, tuition-free online school based in Harrisburg, in early February.

Bucks County Community College President Felicia Ganther recognized Balogun during a Black History Month presentation last month. Balogun is taking online classes at the college.

will be recognized at a Black History Month program Thursday.

Fitzpatrick —who chooses a local Hometown Hero each week —said Balogun is a "remarkable young man who has already distinguished himself as a bright young leader, accomplishing so much in his nine years."

"David is embarking upon his collegiate studies at Bucks County Community College and says he wants to use this opportunity to help, inspire, and pave the way for other children in our community and across the nation," Fitzpatrick said.

Fitzpatrick said that Balogun has already completed three college courses and is close to completing two more.

Balogun and his family are exploring continuing his education at Ivy League universities, where he hopes to study astrophysics, chemistry, artificial intelligence, and engineering and earn a doctorate degree by age 13, Fitzpatrick said.

Besides academics, Balogun is working on getting a black belt in martial arts, and enjoys playing sports and the piano, the congressman said.

"I look forward to seeing all he will accomplish in his future and watching him continue to make our community proud," Fitzpatrick said.