'Thoughtful And Kind': Eagleville Teen Nominated As Patch Star Student

Eagleville, Pennsylvania — 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 Patricia Howell who nominated Mikayla of Eagleville, Pennsylvania.

Star local student’s name

Mikayla

What grade is your star local student in?

8th

How do you know the star local student?

Grandaughter

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

She is a leader, consistently participates in community events, making sandwiches and helps in soup kitchens, making mats for homeless, many many other things. She is thoughtful and kind. Mikayla will stick up for someone who needs a friend or help navigating a situation. She will also stand up for herself in difficult situations. She was just elected captain of her sports team. Mikayla gets called on to speak and conduct tours at orientation for her school. Mikayla participates as an actress in her school plays and musicals. She plays piano. I could go on and on.

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

She is above average in kindness, thoughtfulness, intelligence, drive and endurance.

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

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