MN Star Student: Natalie, Grade 12, 'Cares About Everyone Around Her'

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN — 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 Anne DePalma who nominated Natalie, grade 12, of Inver Grove Heights.

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Star local student’s name

Natalie.

Star local student’s home state

Minnesota.

How do you know the star local student?

I'm her mother.

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

Natalie has worked extremely hard to maintain a fabulous GPA while participating in Xcel gymnastics and track & field and being a great friend, working and handling all the stress that goes with college selection and being a senior.

She has maintained a great GPA (3.99/4.00) while taking mostly AP classes.

She has earned a spot on Simley records for Triple Jump and Discus. She is the default coordinator for her friend group - coming up with ideas and plans for fun activities. She holds a part-time job at Caribou and keeps everything together.

Could not be more proud of the amazing young woman she has become.

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

She really cares about everyone around her. Natalie has a unique ability to detect when something isn't going quite right for someone and somehow always makes it a little better.

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

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