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Patchogue Mom Is A Star Student: Here's Why
Jeneva worked in healthcare through COVID-19 and got a full scholarship to St. Joe's, all while raising three children.

PATCHOGUE, 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 Denise Wiater, who nominated her daughter, Jeneva, a sophomore at Saint Joseph's College of Patchogue student.
Star local student’s name:
Jeneva
Star local student’s home state:
New York
How do you know the star local student?
She is my daughter.
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
She received a full scholarship to St Joseph's College, after graduating from Suffolk Community College with a 4.0 GPA while working through COVID-19 in the healthcare industry and raising three beautiful children as a single mom.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Where there is a will, there is a way to accomplish all of your goals and dreams!
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Jeneva!
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