Livingston Student Is Known For Community Service: 'The Kindest Soul'

LIVINGSTON, 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.

Several people have nominated Vedant, a teen from Livingston. One positive comment about the ambitious high school student? "He is the kindest soul."

"He [strives] to do his best and make everyone around him comfortable and loved," another community member agreed.

Other replies included:

What grade is your star local student in?

9th Grade

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Vedant is a young man who is actively helping the community in many ways. He is an active participant in Young Men's Service League (YMSL) where he engages in many hours of community service at a variety of organizations including ACEing Autism, Pillarcare Continuum, Furniture Assist, Care One, and Bridges Outreach. In addition, he is raising awareness about autism inclusion in the community. Vedant gave a speech for the Livingston Advisory Committee for Disabilities about autism acceptance, and he participated in the NJ Transit Announcements for Autism Acceptance Project. Moreover, he has participated in runs to raise money for causes such as Friendship Circle. He also has participated in art exhibits through One River Millburn as well as participated in the Livingston High School Cross Country team, the Miracle Project Mayo Performing Arts Center, the Livingston High School Quiz Bowl, Taekwondo, and Boy Scouts.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Vedant!

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