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McKenna Is Sunshine On An Off Day: Ocean Gate Star Student
Here's why first grader McKenna was shouted out as a Star Student.

OCEAN GATE, 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 Anonymous just keep on being you and you will get far who nominated McKenna of Ocean Gate, New Jersey.
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Star local student’s name
McKenna
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What grade is your star local student in?
First
How do you know the star local student?
Student
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
McKenna has a gift for spreading love, kindness, and compassion. She is continuously seen cheering her peers up and giving words of encouragement. She is friends with everyone she meets. McKenna has a real knack for helping others and treats everyone equally and with respect.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
McKenna is a great friend to everyone and makes sure that nobody is ever left out. She’s the sunshine in everyone’s off days. She’s always praising others and sharing her heart (and school supplies) 😊
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, McKenna!
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