Star Student: Makayla Celebrated As Good + Respectful Friend At Her Wayne School

WAYNE, 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 Crystal Olson who nominated Makayla, grade 3, of Wayne. Crystal works at the elementary school Makayla attends, and highlighted the third-grader's consistent kindness, fairness, and willingness to stand up for what is right.

Read more about Makayla below:

Star local student’s name

Makayla

Star local student’s home state

New Jersey

How do you know the star local student?

Student at my school

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

Makayla defines what it means to be a good friend to others, and she shines as a star in this way. She is consistently kind, plays fairly, and will speak her mind at appropriate times while being respectful towards others. I have witnessed Makayla standing up for the right thing when others lean towards making poor choices, and she is wise beyond her years. Makayla shows patience towards her peers, and she has a kind heart and gentle spirit.

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

Makayla has a gentle spirit and a kind heart

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

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