'Awesome' Tinley 7th Grader Shares Love Of Model Trains: Star Student

TINLEY PARK, IL — 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 Kelly, who nominated Rory of Tinley Park, Illinois.

Star local student’s name

Rory

What grade is your star local student in?

7th

How do you know the star local student?

I am his mom

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

Rory is an excellent student, friend, leader and all around great kid! Rory is active in not only sports but various clubs at Central Middle School in Tinley Park. He was part of the Conference Team in Cross Country in both 6th and 7th grade, he is on the track team and has completed numerous triathlons outside of school. Not only does he work hard as an athlete, but he is a member of the Robotics team, band, and Best Buddies at Central. His true passion lies in model trains. Rory has loved everything about trains since he was little, and he loves sharing his knowledge with others. For the past 2 years Rory has volunteered his time in December and January to set up and display an HO scale model train layout at the Vogt Visual Arts Center for the public to view and enjoy. He loves showing the little kids his trains and even was the president of a train club in elementary school at Fulton when he attended school there. Rory is kind, respectful, compassionate and always up for a chat! He truly is an amazing kid, and I am so proud of all that he does.

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

Rory is an awesome kid! So helpful and always willing to lend a hand.

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

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