This Rising Senior Is 'Hard Working, Caring': Westport Hero

WESTPORT, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nancy Rosen who nominated Clara Holleman. Nancy sees Clara, a rising high school senior, first-hand as Clara helps so many people in her neighbor during the pandemic.

Name: Clara Holleman

State: CT

Home town: Westport

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: She’s a rising senior in high school

Relationship to nominee: She lives in my neighborhood

Reason for recognition: Junior year is a very busy, stressful time for most high school kids. Clara, who plays varsity rugby, runs cross country and is a musician, found time during her school year to help families and individuals who couldn’t get out to stores for food and medicine

One thing to know: Hard working, caring and great attitude!

Thank you for all you do, Clara!

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