Patch Star Student Athlete: Ayden, Saline

SALINE, 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 Deana Smith who nominated her son Ayden, 10th grade of Saline.

Star student athlete’s name

Ayden, 10th grade

Star student athlete’s home state

Michigan

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Saline

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Tennis

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

Ayden has been playing tennis since middle school and this is his 2nd year on the JV team for Saline High School. As he transitioned out of the COVID at home school and learning, he is a great student maintaining a 3.6 GPA and is involved in several extracurricular activities. While he enjoys playing tennis, his passion is digital media and technical arts. He is on the video crew for the high school; he is part of the Hornet Light and Sound club and supports the high school concerts, as well as local productions; he is self-taught in digital animation using software such as Blender. Above all this, Ayden is responsible and works well with a variety of populations as demonstrated by his volunteer work at the Saline Senior Center and his part-time job at an Assisted Living Facility.

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

Ayden is kind, respectful, and easy to get along with.

Keep up the great work, Ayden, 10th grade!

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