'A Heart Greater Than Anyone': Branford Star Student

BRANFORD, CT — 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 Mia Katz who nominated her brother, Jones, a Branford 3rd grader.

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

Jones has a heart greater than anyone I’ve ever known. Whether it’s in his third grade classroom or on the basketball court, Jones brings love and enthusiasm to everything he does. At Mary R. Tisko Elementary, Jones will never turn down the opportunity to share his interests in ecology and American history or his mathematics abilities with his classmates. On the baseball field, his voice is instantly recognizable as the one constantly cheering for his teammates. While Jones also excels in his academics, I believe it is his impossibly kind soul that truly makes him a star.

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

Jones can name all 50 states, their capitols, their state nicknames, and an interesting attraction or historical fact about them.

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

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