Schools
Beachwood 5th Grader Balances Academics, Athletics & The Arts With Heart
From the stage to the sports field, Gia gives her all — guided by kindness, faith, and a drive to help others wherever she can.

Beachwood, NJ — New Jersey is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
This submission comes from Nicolette who nominated Gia of New Jersey.
If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.
What is the star student’s name?
Gia
What grade is the student in?
5th grade
How do you know the star student?
She’s my daughter
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
Gia is a well rounded, talented, driven, caring, and intelligent girl, she always puts 100% in everything she does. She is a great friend, sister, and daughter, with a big heart, who would do anything for anyone. Gia is able to maintain academic excellence, while also shining on the basketball court, football field, and the stage, both in dance and theater! Gia forges her own path in life and her faith guides her everyday. She isn’t afraid to stand up for what she believes in, truly an admirable quality. She loves to help others, whether it’s with school work, in the community, or even at home. She is a selfless little girl, who deserves to be recognized for all that she is and all that she does.
What three words best describe your star student?
Intelligent, selfless, talented
Keep up the great work, Gia! If you know an outstanding student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.
This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.