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Captain On The Pitch, In The Community: Falmouth Star Student
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Meet Ryan, who stars in athletics and environmental issues.

FALMOUTH, MA — 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 Michelle Harris who nominated Ryan Junior of Falmouth.
Star local student’s name
Ryan Junior
Star local student’s home state
Massachusetts
How do you know the star local student?
Relative
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
Ryan is an outstanding student academically as well as on the pitch! He was a leader for his high school soccer team, being named “Co-Captain” as a junior!
He is also passionate about helping to preserve the environment where he lives. He recently was nominated to serve on the Climate Ambassador Program on Cape Cod. This program meets twice a month and encourages the young people of Cape Cod to discuss and engage in ideas that will help combat the effects of climate change.
He is also participating in the Falmouth High School annual science fair. His topic relates to the amount of carbon being released into the atmosphere as a result of rising sea levels. Another Environmental issue here on the Cape.
Ryan is an exemplary student and citizen!
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Ryan is a kind and compassionate kid. He daily strives to live his life as a valuable member of society. He consciously performs at least one good deed daily. I’m honored to know such a wonderful kid.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future,Ryan Junior!
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