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‘Great Person And Diligent Student’: Deerfield Star Student Athlete
The Deerfield High School student, who was nominated by her aunt, was the first girl to ever play football at the school.
DEERFIELD, IL — 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 Stacy Karel, who nominated Jackie, of Deerfield. Jackie is Karel's niece and plays on the freshman football team at Deerfield High School.
Star student athlete’s name
Jackie
Star student athlete’s home state
Illinois
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Deerfield
How do you know the star student athlete?
My niece
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Freshman Football
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
She is the first girl at Deerfield School to join the football program. In her last game of the season versus Niles North, she kicked 5 of 6 extra points and received the game ball for her outstanding performance
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
Not only is she a great athlete, she is beautiful, a great person and diligent student. She loves playing on the team and being a role model for other girls who may desire to compete in traditionally male sports
Keep up the great work, Jackie!
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