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Pleasanton Student Receives Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Foothill freshman Vatsal Srivastava was honored for over 100 hours of community service working with the homeless, preschoolers, and more.

Foothill freshman Vatsal Srivastava was honored for over 100 hours of community service working with the homeless, preschoolers, and more.

Sean graduated from Santa Clara University, where he studied technology and finance.
Serena has a 'desire to help young students find their voice, self esteem and acceptance.'
Marquis is hearing impaired and has overcome this disability. He gets excellent grades, is a self-starter and motivated individual.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve.
T-Mobile and Patch are honoring local students.
T-Mobile and Patch are honoring Star Students.
Cristian has qualified for competitions in Vienna, London and Puerto Rico later this year and in 2025.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local 'Star Students' who make life better with contributions big and small.
This caring teen has gone on mission trips.
This high school junior volunteers in the local community and on mission trips.
This high school junior works hard at school and still finds time to volunteer.
Pleasanton's Sanjana is recognized for her efforts to help the community, from children to the terminally ill.
Audrey "has volunteered her time to help many groups of children in our community."
"Sophia is a loving , brilliant girl who has a heart for those in need."
David has accumulated over 80 hours of community service, and received the Best Goalkeeper Award at the Futsal World Cup in Spain.
Jake, a senior at Foothill, is a baseball player who has won numerous awards and scholarships for his work with different charities.
Elias has worked hard to make a difference in his community, including through several food, clothing, and stocking drives.
Farial also has "exemplary leadership qualities that inspire her peers and earn her the respect of both students and faculty alike."
Brandon is an honors student and member of the Young Men's Service League who has dedicated hundreds of hours of community service.
Ishmeet is a Patch Star Student and Community of Character Scholarship recipient who volunteers extensively in her community.
Meet Vinamar, a Fremont Star Student following the guiding star of her Sikh heritage.
Nipomo student is recognized for her work helping others.
Alexzander's core values are respect, honesty and loyalty, and defends those around him.
This all-around student has a high GPA, is active in athletics and theater, and was Miss California preteen USA Ambassador.
MiaBella is also a good student, her father reports.
Kendall is also a member of the National Honor Society.
Paarsh was in kindergarten this year but is already thinking about becoming a veterinarian.
Jackson is a fierce athlete who "treats people with sympathy and understanding, and has a caring heart."
"Super focused on sharing her knowledge regarding health, nutrition and the need to limit screen time in adolescents and young children."
"She has a beautiful personality. She gives it her all in whatever she puts her mind to," says Melanie's mother.
Sean is a sophomore, pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree in the John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University
This MVHS basketball player and star student heads to Cal Poly Pomona to get a degree in business with an emphasis in real estate.
"Soren has had a genuine love and connection to the ocean and the sea life ever since I can remember."
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one Palos Verdes resident who is having an impact.
Dylan raises puppies that are later trained to be service dogs.
Sudharsan has been honored for his efforts by the White House.
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one Redondo Beach resident who is having an impact.
Benjamin volunteers for an extensive list of groups and activities.