Meriden Star Student Athlete Helps Family & Is A Role Model To Team

MERIDEN, CT — 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 Lisa Close, who nominated Christian of Meriden.

Star student athlete’s name

Christian

Star student athlete’s home state

Connecticut

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Meriden

How do you know the star student athlete?

Great nephew

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

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

Not only is he a great athlete, he is also a great guy. Helps his parents and siblings in whatever they ask him help with. Very well mannered. Helps to take care of his grandfather who went into cardiac arrest 1 year ago. Never complains about anything. He is also a role model to his team and many friends.

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

Kids nowadays have the choice of how their lives are going to be in the future. Chris works hard every day to be the best he can be.

Keep up the great work, Christian!

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