Star Student: Alyah Excels At Beating Bullying In Southampton

UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —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 Karen Cohen, who nominated Alyah.

Star local student’s name

Alyah, an 11th grader from Southampton

Star local student’s home state

Pennsylvania

How do you know the star local student?

Parent

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

I have watched my daughter overcome a life-threatening health issue as a child only to be attacked by a boy during her freshman year of high school. She fought very hard to overcome the PTSD that came along with it. Finally, two years later and switching schools, she is now an honor student and a state and nationally award-winning cheerleader. In today's world, it is so easy for our young adults to give up and use stressful situations as an excuse to not excel. I am so proud of the strength my daughter has shown and serves as an excellent example for other teens experiencing bullying.

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

She is strong and a survivor.

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

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