Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations, John!

Branford, Connecticut — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Tina Strell who nominated John of Branford.

Graduate’s name

John

What grade is the graduate finishing?

Graduating High School

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Xavier High School, Middletown, CT

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

My son

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

John is a very smart, giving, thoughtful, and hardworking young man. He puts others above self. Whether it's in the classroom at work or volunteering his time with the Branford Rotary. He has been working very hard to achieve high honors in school while working at Safe Harbor (Bruce & Johnsons Marina) all winter. John enjoys hanging out with his friends and his time spent volunteering for the Rotary. He is very excited to graduate Xavier High School and start the next four years at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay. John will be majoring in Marine Engineering. John loves the ocean and always says he was meant to live in the sea.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

He's hardworking, loyal and very giving.

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

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

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