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'Always Willing To Help Out: Joey, Toms River Star Student

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who is having an impact in Toms River.

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's Joey, who is having an impact in Toms River.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's Joey, who is having an impact in Toms River. (Sal Quattromini)

TOMS RIVER, 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 Sal Quattromini, who nominated his nephew, Joey (also known as Jojo), who lives in Toms River.

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

JoJo is a very kind and smart young man. He just achieved high honor roll at Toms River Intermediate East. We are very proud. JoJo is always willing to help out someone and he loves his younger brother Nico and his Nannie.

Jojo is an awesome motorcycle rider.

Our family is so proud of this young man.

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

That he's a loving, smart individual who cares about his country and planet.

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

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