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Star Student Athlete: Sayville-Bayport’s Dylan
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
SAYVILLE-BAYPORT— 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 Jane Salzano who nominated Dylan of Sayville-Bayport.
Salzano, Dylan's grandma, said that in addition to playing baseball, he is constantly helping her, his peers, and animals, without expecting a reward.
Read on to learn more about Dylan:
Star student athlete’s name
Dylan.
Star student athlete’s home state
New York.
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Sayville-Bayport.
How do you know the star student athlete?
Grandma.
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Baseball.
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Every weekend, Dylan helps me complete things around the house that are hard for me to do myself. He runs all the groceries up to the door, so I don’t have to walk. I live alone, and I don’t know what I would do without his help. He is kind to his fellow students and makes sure not to hurt anyone’s feelings.
He practices baseball diligently to be the best that he can and is definitely a team player. And he also plays the violin in orchestra in his school and finds the time to continue his practices there.
He is very kind to animals. I can remember on a very hot day he gave the last of his water bottle that he sprinkled on the ground for some birds because he thought they might be thirsty.
Dylan does all these kind things without expecting any reward. He is the type of young man that the world will need in the future, and I am so proud of him.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
His kindness.
Keep up the great work, Dylan!
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