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Star Student Athlete: Taira Shines Off The Mat Too
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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 Marcus Sakamoto who nominated Taira 12th of Santa Monica.
Star student athlete’s name
Taira 12th
Star student athlete’s home state
CA
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Santa Monica
How do you know the star student athlete?
Parent
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Girls Wrestling
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Team Captain, 3.95 GPA
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
You can excel in both academics and athletics if you work hard.
Keep up the great work, Taira 12th!
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