Wheaton Star Student: H.S Student Is Role Model To Younger Children

WHEATON, IL — Illinois is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

This submission comes from Kitty Coleman who nominated Malachi Hines of Illinois.

If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.

What is the star student’s name?

Malachi Hines

What grade is the student in?

Freshman

How do you know the star student?

I homeschool, he is my son and student.

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Since Malachi was very young, he has always gone above and beyond to help others. I would receive numerous compliments from mothers that Malachi helped their children.

Often times, these children were neurodivergent. Today, Malachi helps in his community by volunteering to coach volleyball at the park district, lead 5th grade youth group and help local seniors with tasks around their homes.

Malachi does all of this while maintaining his grades. In the summer, he leads a group of 20+ 3rd graders, for the month of July, with World Relief's breakthrough camp. He takes a week off in the middle, not for fun, but to attend a missions trip to Cleveland, Ohio.

He never complains about it and serves selflessly, knowing the impact he has on the younger generation. I am so proud of him as a mother, teacher and community member.