Parker 8th Grader Is Grandma's Helper And Star Student: Grad Shoutout

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Alice Norris, who nominated Savannah of Flossmoor.

Graduate’s name

Savannah

What grade is the graduate finishing?

8th. Grade Jr High

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Parker Junior High School

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Grandmother (maternal)

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Savannah is 14 years old. A wonderful and loving daughter to her parents Shanett and stepdad Sean Abram of Flossmoor.

She does chores around our home and take care of her pet cat Zara and she helps me, her Grandma Alice Norris as I have some health challenges. She will graduate from Parker Junior High School in May, where she excels in her studies, honor roll recognition consistently for all 3 years of junior high. She now has a 4.0 GPA. She is also a member of the National Junior Honor Society.

Savannah maintained her grades while participating in sports as a cheerleader the last two years. Additionally, she worked on school plays designing props. She plans to attend Homewood-Flossmoor High School as a freshman student this Fall.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

Savannah is destined for greatness!

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

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