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Shirley-Mastic Star Student: Writer Has 'Brilliant Wit'

Benjamin's passion for writing is intense and he is still growing with a mind that has an ever-loving growth for knowledge.

Writer Benjamin has "brilliant wit," mom says.
Writer Benjamin has "brilliant wit," mom says. (Patch Media)

SHIRLEY-MASTIC, 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 Stacey Reeve, who nominated her son, Benjamin, a 12th-grader from the Shirley-Mastic area.

Star local student’s name:

Benjamin

Star local student’s home state:

NY

How do you know the star local student?

He is my son.

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

He is graduating one year early. He is autistic with OCD and ADHD. He has an amazing soul, brilliant wit, and he will be going to a local college to become a screenwriter.

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

His passion for writing is intense and he is still growing. He has a mind with an ever-loving growth for knowledge.

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

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