Star Student: Jordan Excels As Volunteer Firefighter In Merrick

MERRICK, 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 Christie Latorre who nominated Jordan Latorre of Merrick, New York.

Star local student’s name

Jordan Latorre

What grade is your star local student in?

12

How do you know the star local student?

He is my son

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

He is a Volunteer Firefighter who runs to every emergency call he can. He spends hours at the firehouse learning everything possible to help him on any call that comes in. He also is a Nassau County Explorer (just promoted to Capt.) since age 14. He has put in well over 100 community hours for Explorer program. He wants to be a police officer to give back and do good things for the community. While most kids play video games, he is giving all his free time to doing positive for his community.

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

He is selfless, wants to be a positive influence in his community.

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

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