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Star Student Is High Achiever Who Loves Math, Science
"You can be an intelligent student and still be fun and participate in school activities."

CERRITOS-ARTESIA, CA — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.
This submission comes from Susie Knouse who nominated Elijah, an 8th grade student of Cerritos-Artesia.
Star local student’s name
Elijah
Star local student’s home state
California
How do you know the star local student?
Step-Grandmother
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
This Star student comes from a single parent home. He is a high achiever. He actually loves Math and Science. He has received awards and just recently received achievement an award for having a 4.0 average
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
You can be an intelligent student and still be fun and participate in school activities
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Elijah!
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