Does 'Ton Of Community Service': South Huntington Star Student-Athlete

SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY — We all know student-athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Allison Bermudez who nominated her son, Gavin, of South Huntington.

Star student athlete’s name

Gavin

Star student athlete’s home state

New York

Star student athlete’s Patch town

South Huntington

How do you know the star student athlete?

I’m his mom

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

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

Gavin is a scholar athlete and a member of the Walt Whitman varsity football team. He’s had a rough season with a concussion, thumb and knee injuries. As soon as he was cleared for each, he was right back in there playing the game he loves.

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

Gavin also does a ton of community service in the off-season.

Keep up the great work, Gavin!

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