'Brilliant' Brick 5th Grader Nominated As Patch Star Student

Brick, New Jersey — 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 Felicia Willette who nominated Jaythan 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?

Jaythan

What grade is the student in?

Fifth

How do you know the star student?

My son

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

My son has been watching me battle multiple cancers the past two years my most recent stage 4 lung cancer. He is constantly trying to help others. He is so smart, strong willed, and no matter what is happening puts a brave face on. I’m reminded often by his teacher how sweet he is and how everyone in the class loves him and how helpful he is. He deserves to be recognized his situation isn’t very normal for an 11 year old but he does everything he can to keep pushing forward and do the right things.

What three words best describe your star student?

Brilliant, silly, caring

Keep up the great work, Jaythan 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.

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