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Star Student Athlete: New Hyde Park's Justin 'Strives To Do His Best'
Patch is highlighting local student athletes who excel off and on the field.

NEW HYDE PARK, 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 Irene Padilla-Huang who nominated Justin who is in eleventh grade inNew Hyde Park. She tells us that her son plays varsity football who has a strong work ethic when it comes to academics as well.
Star student athlete’s name
Justin 11th grade
Star student athlete’s home state
NY
Star student athlete’s Patch town
New Hyde Park
How do you know the star student athlete?
Son
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Varsity football
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
He is a good, successful student who strides to do the best he can every day
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
He is unique a one of a kind kid
Keep up the great work, Justin 11th grade!
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