A Plano third-grader who says his “superpower is endurance” is gaining national recognition after becoming the only Texas finalist in this year’s Doodle for Google contest. Family, friends, classmates and school staff gathered Thursday to await his arrival, while his family worked to keep t he announcement a surprise for as long as possible. When David Bae walked in, he learned he had been selected as one of five national finalists. Local leaders, including Plano Mayor John Muns, were also in attendance. Classmates, family members and school staff erupted in cheers as he learned he had been selected as one of five national finalists. David, an 8-year-old student at Skaggs Elementary School in Plano, was chosen from thousands of entries in the annual competition, which invites students to redesign the Google logo around a central theme. This year’s prompt: “My superpower is …” was designed for students to share what makes them special and submit artwork that showcased their unique strengths and talents. For David, the answer was simple. “My superpower is endurance, not giving up,” he said. Click here to read more on this report from our partners at The Dallas Morning News. ...read more read less