RayaruB, user handle for Chris Barnes, Wikipedia user who registered on June 9, 2005.

Early Life edit

Chris was born in New York City, NY on September 5, 1987. He lived in the city for about five years in an apartment overlooking the Whitestone Bridge. At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Manhasset, NY.

Growing Up edit

Chris attended Shelter Rock Elementary School from ages 5 to 12. He graduated in 1999, and moved on to the Manhasset Middle School from 1999 to 2001. Chris moved on to Manhasset Senior High School, entering in September 2001.

High School Career edit

In high school, Chris quickly joined the school choir and theater department. As a member, he participated in five productions:

  1. Kiss Me, Kate (November 2002)
  2. Sweeney Todd (November 2003)
  3. The Man Who Came to Dinner (May 2004)
  4. South Pacific (November 2004)
  5. Much Ado About Nothing (May 2005)

Chris was also a charter member of the Manhasset High School Science-Fiction Club, and was later elected its President. He served his term from September 2004 to June 2005.

Academically, Chris was very interested in Computer Science. Opportunities at his high school were limited, and so Chris studied on his own, with hopes of continuing in college. Chris also took great interest in history and American government and politics.

Chris graduated from high school on June 24, 2005.

College & The Future edit

Chris currently attends Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences as an undergraduate. He intends to major in computer science.

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