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4.0 Star Student Graduating With No Student Loans
Alissa moved to the US in 2014 and worked through high school and college.
LOS GATOS, 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 Katrine Fullerton who nominated Alissa of Los Gatos
Star local student’s name
Alissa, senior UCSC
Star local student’s home state
California
How do you know the star local student?
Daughter
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
Has worked all through High School and saved the money to pay for college herself. No student loans. Has worked extremely hard and has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout the whole time. Graduating summa cum lade.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Moved to US in 2014 from Norway, yet kept 4.0 GPA all through school being bilingual.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Alissa.
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