An episode of “The Flash” plays on a newly set up TV. His Savers uniform sits folded on the counter. On the bright computer, lines of code flash across the screen — complex strings of numbers and letters seemingly impossible to decipher. But Solomon Leach does just that.

“I love technology,” Leach said. “I love helping people with technology, trying to figure out everything new. I help my friends and my mom. I know how to code a little bit  — I’m self taught.”

Leach plans to major in computer engineering and hopes to work as an IT specialist to pursue his passion for technology. When he’s not teaching himself how to code, Leach works at Savers, keeps up with “The Flash” on Netflix and enjoys swimming and art classes at KHS.

He particularly liked his freshman year drawing class, thanks to his teacher, Leslie Benben. He said she helped him fit in and adjust to high school, along with improving his drawing skills. For Benben, it was less about art and more about getting to know Leach and establishing a connection with him.