'Upstanding' High School Senior Recognized For Achievements

ROOSEVELT, NY — New York is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

This submission comes from Toniakia Washington, who nominated Princeton Coles of New York.

If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.

What is the star student’s name?

Princeton Coles

What grade is the student in?

12th

How do you know the star student?

Princeton is my son.

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Princeton was born with a rare brain condition called Chiari Malformation. He had surgery when he was 7 years old. Today he is 17. He is an upstanding student who is about to graduate from The Academy Charter School of Uniondale and is going to go to college at St. John’s.

What three words best describe your star student?

Courageous Loving Grateful

Keep up the great work, Princeton Coles! If you know an outstanding student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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