Cartersville Star Student Is 'A Light That Shines Bright,' Says Mom

Cartersville, GA — 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 Marquita C who nominated LailahMari of Cartersville, Georgia.

Star local student’s name

LailahMari

What grade is your star local student in?

6

How do you know the star local student?

Parent

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

At an early age, due to a diagnosis of epilepsy, doctors told me that my daughter would experience some developmental delays. She has been defying those odds by maintaining A honor roll, National Honor Society, Principal List, High Map Scores etc all while also training as a competition dancer at CK Danceworks. She makes me one proud mother and cant wait to see what's next for her!

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

She's determined! She's a light that shines bright.

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

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