'Has A Heart Of Gold': North Babylon Star Student

NORTH BABYLON, 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 Stephanie Phillips-Alcia who nominated her nephew, Kendel of North Babylon.

She wrote that for his whole education Kendel is an "exemplified Star Student", volunteering in animal adoptions, excelling in school, and always showing kindness to others.

Read on to learn more about Kendel.

Star local student’s name

Kendel

Star local student’s home state

New York

How do you know the star local student?

Aunt

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

Kendel has exemplified a Star Student from the moment he began his education in North Babylon school district. He has been a part of programs to help other students with disabilities. He volunteers at pet stores, assisting in the adoption of animals. He is an A+ student that has been accepted into the junior honor society. He has also been recognized by the music program since elementary school and has been accepted into the music honor society. He has been invited to join the county orchestra due to his talent with the violin.

He was part of the student council. He shows empathy for others, not just his friends. Kendel has exemplified Star Student.

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

Kendel has a heart of gold and he’s so caring.

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

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