Leo Has A 'Drive For Success: Westfield Star Student

WESTFIELD, 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 Marla Bormann who nominated Leo of Westfield.

Star local student’s name

Leo

Star local student’s home state

NJ

How do you know the star local student?

My nephew

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

Leo has been over a 4.0 student since the 5th grade! He is an extremely hard worker in everything that he does. His motto is "Everything worth doing is worth OVER doing." Leo is a fun-loving, kind and compassionate young man who goes out of his way for those he cares about. He has been an integral part of the WHS varsity swim team for the past 4 years helping to lead the team NJ State Champions title in 2023. He has also been a force to be reckoned with on the WHS varsity baseball team since his freshman year. Leo will continue his baseball and academic career at the United States Naval Academy this fall, and I'm sure he will excel there as well. For these reasons, I believe Leo Mangiamele should be recognized as the star local student.

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

Leo's drive for success

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

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