Patch Star Student Athlete: Colin Hexter, Grosse Pointe

GROSSE POINTE, MI — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Tricia Hexter who nominated her son Colin Hexter of Grosse Pointe.

Star student athlete’s name

Colin Hexter

Star student athlete’s home state

Michigan

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Grosse Pointe

How do you know the star student athlete?

Mother

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Sailing

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

Colin is a quiet force. He is reliable, responsible, hard working, caring, and and all around great human and athlete. Colin shows leadership on and off the water.

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

Colin has been a part of founding a non-profit called Safer Smiles. They work in a dental lab and provide custom mouth guards to athletes. All proceeds are donated to to different charities.

Keep up the great work, Colin Hexter!

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