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Here’s Why Javon Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout.

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Rosedale, New York — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Debra Smith who nominated Javon of Rosedale.

Graduate’s name

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Javon

What grade is the graduate finishing?

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Bachelor of Science

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

King’s College, Wilkes Barre, PA

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

He’s my grandson.

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Javon was a devout student. Javon made the Dean’s List twice . Javon was focused on his goal of graduating college; he could’ve given up during COVID. Javon’s college delayed offering the classes required upon returning to college, after COVID. However, Javon persevered and graduated. He also played football during his attendance at King’s College. Javon is a fine young man.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

Javon is a gem; a young man any parent, grandparent, uncle aunt or teacher, would be proud of.

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

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Javon!

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