Young Local Leader Nominated As Patch Star Student: Here's Why

Pittsburgh, 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 Lisa Tedesco who nominated Theo of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Star local student’s name

Theo

What grade is your star local student in?

10

How do you know the star local student?

Mentor

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

Theo was recognized by Junior Achievement as an 18 under 18 honoree. He has been a leader in his community in the area of conservation and sustainability. He has worked as a junior naturalist for the Audubon Society for the last three years. He has also been a fundraiser for the National Aviary. He has also worked for diversity in STEM and was selected as a STEM ambassador by Carnegie Mellon University

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

He is passionate about helping others and doing what he can to address climate change.

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

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