Plainfield 2024 Grad Gets Full Athletic Scholarship To University

PLAINFIELD, 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 Mark Pickett who nominated Josh of Plainfield.

Graduate’s name

Josh

What grade is the graduate finishing?

High School

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

St. Laurence

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

He's my son

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Josh never received anything less than an 'A' in every class. His GPA is 4.92/4.0. National Honors Society member. Illinois State Scholar. Graduated high school early and enrolled at the University of Denver in April 2024. Received the highest academic scholarship (Chancellor) from the University of Denver. Received a full athletic scholarship (basketball) from the University of Denver.

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

As great of a student and athlete as he is, Josh is an even better person. Great kid.

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

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