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Honor Roll Student Races Toward Success On & Off The Track
This rising 7th grader is speeding ahead in school and the NASCAR Youth Series — all while staying grounded and determined.

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 Melissa Mullen who nominated Jake of New Jersey.
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What is the star student’s name?
Jake
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What grade is the student in?
Going into 7th
How do you know the star student?
I'm his mom
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
Jake is a distinguished honor roll student and on weekends he races quarter midgets all over the country. He has been racing the Nascar Youth Series this year, traveling as far as Illinois so far. Last year he raced at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He keeps up his straight A grades while shining on the race track.
What three words best describe your star student?
Smart, respectful and determined
Keep up the great work, Jake! 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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