Student spotlight: Fares Khatib

Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 26, 2015

Fares Khatib is a fourth-grader at North Rowan Elementary School.

Age: 9

Family: Dad, Khaled; mom, Aicha, and brother, Ali

Favorite Food: Chicken with rice

Favorite color: Green

Favorite animal: Puppies

Favorite subject: Math and science

Favorite  TV Show: “Star Wars Rebels”

Favorite book: “The Magic Tree House”

Favorite movies: “Big Hero 6” and “National Treasure”

Favorite game: Minecraft

Favorite sport: Soccer and competitive swimming

Hobbies: Biking and playing video games

Dream vacation: Disney World

Prized possession: Orange karate belt certificate of excellence

Hidden Talent: Singing

Three words that describe me: Athletic, creative and humorous

Greatest accomplishment: Finishing four laps in lap pool four times in a swim meet

Career Goal: College professor

If I am a Millionaire by age 20 I’ll: Build schools and shelters for the homeless