North DeSoto High School student Hayden St. Amant enjoys his computer science courses because it allows him to learn more about a subject he enjoys.

A release from the education department said St. Amant has already earned one certification while in high school and is working on his second.

He was honored by the Louisiana Department of Education during Computer Science Education Week.  St. Amant said, “It allows me to pursue a career after school that would normally take me more preparation time after graduation.”