In life, some individuals stand out as beacons of inspiration and promise. Marika Baptiste, an 18-year-old national scholar from the quiet village of Fancy, is one such shining star. Her remarkable journey from 2016, when she first spoke of her potential to “reach far and do great things,” to 2023, where she has amassed a treasure trove of accomplishments, is nothing short of awe-inspiring. In 2016, as an 11-year-old student …