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Here's Why Austin From Manahawkin Was Shouted Out As A 2024 Grad
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Manahawkin.

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Melissa Widmer who nominated Austin of Manahawkin.
Graduate’s name
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Austin
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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College Bachelors Degree
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
Montclair University
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
He is My son
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
He perservered a hard 2020 High school graduation and went on to make deans list almost every semester at Montclair. He kept his Gpa up to keep his presidential scholarship every semester. Not only is he awe-inspiring student, he is an incredible son and brother.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
He is a hard working and compassionate individual.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Austin!
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