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Diya Is An 'Outstanding Writer, Speaker': Basking Ridge Star Student
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one local who is making an impact in Basking Ridge.

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — 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 Prachi Jain who nominated her daughter Diya of Basking Ridge who is in Grade 12.
Star local student’s name
Diya
Star local student’s home state
New Jersey
How do you know the star local student?
I am her mother
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
She recently won the prestigious NJ Governor's Award in Arts Eductions. She was nominated by NJ Speech & Debate League for being the State Champion and receiving the International Extemporaneous Speaking Award.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
She is an outstanding writer and speaker.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Diya!
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