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Florida Teen Blazes A Trail In Robotics & STEM Leadership

As team president and a future aerospace engineer, Xia is reaching new heights in and out of the classroom.

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service. (Shutterstock)

Tampa, FL — Florida is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

This submission comes from Dana who nominated Xia of Florida.

If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.


What is the star student’s name?

Xia

What grade is the student in?

Class of 2025

How do you know the star student?

I'm her mom

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Xia is the president of Phoenix Robotics at her school. Her team took home the regional title and will compete at the international MATE ROV competition in Michigan in June. She is an outstanding student and plans to study aerospace engineering in the Fall.

What three words best describe your star student?

Tenacious, incredibly intelligent, and a survivor.


Keep up the great work, Xia! If you know an outstanding student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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This post is sponsored and contributed by Patch Star Students, a Patch Brand Partner.