'Has Overcome Struggles': Plainview Star Student

PLAINVIEW, 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 Marirose who nominated Rachel, a 12th grader from Plainview.

Star local student’s name

Rachel, Grade 12

Star local student’s home state

New York

How do you know the star local student?

Daughter

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

Rachel is an outstanding young lady who has had to overcome a lot of struggles in her life. She has had to learn to cope with very difficult challenges and still continues to strive to help the family and community. She had to deal with death at a very young age, a parent with a serious illness as well as lives with an autistic brother. She always tries to do good things to make life better for all of us. She is always willing to help others and with a smile. She is also an incredible softball player. Rachel is amazing!

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

Rachel is amazing in all that she strives for and an incredible softball player.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, 12th grader Rachel!

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