'Kind To All': Santa Monica Star Student Athlete

SANTA MONICA, CA— We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Leticia Toledo-Sherman who nominated her son Gabriel Sherman of Santa Monica as a Star Student Athlete. According to Toledo-Sherman, he is a compassionate young man and talented soccer player.

Star student athlete’s name

Gabriel Sherman

Star student athlete’s home state

California

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Santa Monica

How do you know the star student athlete?

He is my son

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer

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

My son is a very talented and skilled soccer player who has been averaging 1-2 goal or assists/game. He plays club soccer with Santa Monica Surf and HS Varsity. He has been nominated for Olympic development team and is on an Elite Academy League (EAL) select team.

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

My son is a very generous compassionate boy who always thinks first. He is kind to all those around and specially to elder people.

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