Star Student Athlete: Alpharetta-Milton's Essence Shines In Volleyball

ALPHARETTA-MILTON, GA — 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 Tanya Stennett, who nominated Essence of Alpharetta-Milton.

Star student athlete’s name

Essence

Star student athlete’s home state

Alpharetta, Georgia

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Alpharetta-Milton

How do you know the star student athlete?

I am her mother.

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Volleyball

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

I believe Essence is worthy of this recognition because she has been able to maintain an awesome grade point average with AP and honors classes while playing varsity volleyball and club volleyball. Her high school team competed in state, and her club team went all the way to Nationals. As a former graduate (1993) from a neighborhood school here in Alpharetta (Milton), I am beaming with joy. Just your everday hard-working and disciplined kid.

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

Essence recently accepted a scholarship to play at a university. There she will acquire her educational foundation, so she can be off to dental school upon graduation.

Keep up the great work, Essence!

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