Star Student Makes Time For Volunteering, Job

NEWARK, 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 Angelina Reyes who nominated Giana of Newark.

Star local student’s name

Giana

Star local student’s home state

California

How do you know the star local student?

Granddaughter

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

She is on the honor roll at Ohlone College in her second year. She is a member of the League of Women Voters Fremont, Newark and Union City serving as the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Director and also assists in technology and publicity. Her work continues to please members of the League and impress not just her peers, but the majority of members that consist of senior citizens. Giana is talented, enjoys singing at her local church and is creative in crafting. She works part-time as a nanny for a small child. She is independent, intelligent, friendly and kind. Giana deserves to be appreciated for her service to community.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Giana is a mixed race student (Mom is Hispanic and Dad is from Nigeria) who continues to face the challenges of discrimination. She is learning about her roots in her studies.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Giana!

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