Star Student Athlete: Oyster Bay's Erin Cembrale, Inspirational Player

OYSTER BAY — 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 Lynne Cembrale who nominated her daughter, Erin Cembrale of Oyster Bay. Erin Cembrale is a star soccer player who's inspirational on and off the field. Patch recently profiled Cembrale, who was up for a national award for being an inspirational person with hearing loss. She is on the U.S. Women's Deaf National soccer team, and will compete at the World Cup next year.

Star student athlete’s name

Erin Cembrale

Star student athlete’s home state

Alabama

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Oyster Bay

How do you know the star student athlete?

My daughter

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer

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

Because not only is she deaf but she has been playing soccer since she was young (she’s now 21.) She plays collegiate and for the US Deaf Women's National team. She has won many awards for her academics and sports.

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

That her deafness does not define her.

Keep up the great work, Erin cembrale!

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