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Here’s Why Gabriella Was Shouted Out As A West Islip Star Student

We all know students who excel in academic, arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in West Islip.

Gabriella was nominated as a Patch Start Local Student.
Gabriella was nominated as a Patch Start Local Student. (T-Mobile; Patch)

WEST ISLIP, 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 Angela Mastrantuono who nominated Gabriella of West Islip. She nominated her niece, Gabriella, because of how she helps the community and loved ones.

Read on to learn more about Gabriella.

Star local student’s name

Gabriella

Star local student’s home state

New York

How do you know the star local student?

She is my niece.

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

She is a very caring and giving person. She does very well in school. She is always taking care of my mother, her nonna. She just received certification as an EMT for West Islip fire department. Her dream is to be become a doctor

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

How smart, caring, and giving she is.

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

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Know an outstanding student?

Nominate them here.


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