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Medford Star Student: Sam, Recently Accepted To West Point

Find out why this Medford high schooler was shouted out as a Star Student.

Find out why Sam was shouted out as a Star Student.
Find out why Sam was shouted out as a Star Student. (T-Mobile; Patch)

MEDFORD, 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 John Skerry who nominated Sam Orcutt of Medford.

Star local student’s name

Sam Orcutt

Star local student’s home state

Massachusetts

How do you know the star local student?

I'm his teacher and his coach

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

Sam was recently accepted to West Point!

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

He is Captain of the Medford High basketball team and a member of the National Honor Society.

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

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