Star Student: Colin Excels At Helping Others In Nashua

NASHUA, NH — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages, 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 Kathy Peterson, who nominated Colin, 10th grade, of Nashua.

You, too, can nominate at Star Student by filling out this form, linked here.

When needed in a recent emergency, Colin helped.

Star local student’s name

Colin, 10th

Star local student’s home state

New Hampshire

How do you know the star local student?

He is a friend's son

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

Colin is a Boy Scout and a volunteer with Hollis Fire Explorers, helping the fire department. His dad just posted his hero: "Tom Lanzara, Sept 2022. There was an accident up the road today. My son heard it and went to see if he could help without hesitation. Emergency personnel hadn’t arrived yet. He was able to talk to an injured driver and told them to keep pressure on a head wound and to keep their neck still. He cleared glass away from the person with his sleeve because he said he didn’t want them to get cut then he attempted to open the door to aid further but it was jammed, fire personnel later had to force it open. He checked to make sure the car was in park and off. Talking to the injured person he obtained information and relayed it to first responders who arrived shortly after."

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

So proud of his bravery and all his volunteer work!

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

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