'Dependable, Thoughtful, Accountable': Pleasanton Star Student

PLEASANTON, 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 Ken Mano who nominated Peter of Pleasanton.

Star local student’s name

Peter

What grade is your star local student in?

12

How do you know the star local student?

Community of Character scholarships

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

Peter Bennett is a senior at Foothill High School, his parents are Bill Bennett and Jyllian Kemsley. Peter comes from a scientific family, learning to love the subject from his mom, a Ph.D. chemist and science writer. He was introduced to Science Bowl in middle school, a fast-paced game-show type of competition, and in 2021 represented the US at the International Earth Science Olympiad, winning three gold medals. He learned responsibility by coaching science bowl teams, eventually becoming the head coach of the PMS Science Bowl program, learning that responsibility means being dependable, thoughtful, and accountable. He also learned that respect includes getting feedback from team members and other coaches as well as treating students as equals. He is a co-founder of Prometheus Science, a nonprofit that organizes philanthropy-driven science competitions, and volunteers extensively writing and organizing similar competitions for PMS, Foothill and even events with competitors throughout the United States and world.

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

Peter is a Juanita Haugen scholarship recipient from the Community of Character

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

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