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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.

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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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