Star Student Athlete: Josh From Summit Excels In Rowing + Jazz Band

SUMMIT, NJ — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Kristin Sanborn who nominated Josh of Summit.

Star student athlete’s name

Josh

Star student athlete’s home state

New Jersey

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Summit

How do you know the star student athlete?

He is captain of my son’s rowing team

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Rower for Row New Jersey

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

Josh is not only captain of the rowing team, an excellent student, and a member of Summit HS’s Jazz Band (guitarist), he is also President of the HS’s chapter of Family Promise, a non-profit focusing on prevention, diversion and shelter for homeless families. Josh has grown the club from 5 to 150 members and spearheaded numerous initiatives including one on one Zoom tutoring and fundraisers.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Josh shows every day that personal success and generosity can go hand in hand.

Keep up the great work, Josh!

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