FL Teen Overcame Tragedy To Become Local Star Student

CALLAWAY, FLORIDA — 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 Janice, who nominated her grandson, Tristan of Callaway, Florida.

Star local student’s name

Tristan

What grade is your star local student in?

10th

How do you know the star local student?

Grandson

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

Academics, overcoming the trauma of (the) loss of his 11-year-old brother and the move from one state to another, leaving behind all of his friends. He has gone from a very low GPA score to a 3.75. Tristan used Acellus Academy online.

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

That life has thrown him some really hard times and he has managed to overcome them.

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

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