'Started HS Not Knowing Anyone' Or 'English': Bay Shore Star Student

BAY SHORE, NY — 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 David Anderson who nominated Tabatha, 9th grade of Bay Shore.

Anderson, Tabatha's step-father, told Patch that she immigrated to the United States less than one year ago. Moving to a new place and learning a new language is tough for anyone, especially for a teenager. Despite these challenges, Tabatha is making the most of her new home.

Read on to learn more about Tabatha:

Star local student’s name

Tabatha

Star local student’s home state

New York

How do you know the star local student?

8 years

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

Tabatha came to Bay Shore, NY from Mexico in July 2022 and started high school not knowing anyone or knowing English. The challenges of moving to a new country and adapting to a new way of life are overwhelming, but Tabatha is happy studying, learning English, making new friends, and adapting to life in Bay Shore with her family and cat named Umi.

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

Tabatha loves to rescue cats.

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

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