Video: Youth of the Year Explains His ‘Be-Word’

His natural leadership, determination and natural eloquence are all evident within seconds of speaking with eighth grader Omar Allevan, 13.

But to Omar, creativity is his key to success. He lives by the motto “Be creative,” in order to innovate and work to collaborate with his peers.

He dreams big, but know that with hard work and perseverance he can achieve it. And the former Student Council president hopes to attend Sacred Heart Prep next year, working on submitting a solid application. Listen to his story and his speech that he presented at the Nov. 8 from the .