Community Corner
'Whatever He Does He Does With Pride': Santa Monica Star Student
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one Santa Monica resident who is having an impact.
SANTA MONICA, 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 Nicole Khosla who nominated Luke of Santa Monica. Khosla is Luke's step mom and said she admires
Star local student’s name
Luke
Star local student’s home state
California
How do you know the star local student?
Step son
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
While maintaining a 4.42 GPA and taking courses at Santa Monica College, Luke is captain of the Santa Monica boy's varsity golf team.
He is a volunteer youth ambassador for Shoes for the Homeless Inc. collecting gently used shoes from all over the community and distributing them to people in need.
He also raises awareness of the issues that the homeless are facing.
He works part-time at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica. Inform people about the history of aviation and historical events related to aviation in the local area.
He was Ali’s freshman student of the year finalist. He is an aviation enthusiast and WW2 history buff.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Whatever he does he does with pride.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Luke!
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