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Academic Pivot: Samuel Barrios’s Journey from the Court to the SLC

Sean Lui, Writer
February 5, 2026
Sean Lui
Facing a tough assignment, Samuel Barrios asks Mr. Michael Carrey for help with his Geometry homework. This shot captures the moment Samuel takes charge of his learning despite the challenge of his injury.
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Freshman tennis player Samuel Barrios refuses to let a broken ankle stall his momentum. While his season is on hold, he has brought his athlete’s discipline to the Student Learning Center to win his most important match yet: his education.

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Sean Lui
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Sean is a sophomore who was born in Miami. Though he played soccer at ILS last year, now he is only engaging in club soccer.
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