Star Student Athlete: Meet Johnston's Sara Austin

JOHNSTON, RI — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Michele Austin, who nominated her daughter, Sara Austin, of Johnston.

Star student athlete’s name

Sara Austin

Star student athlete’s home state

Rhode Island

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Johnston

How do you know the star student athlete?

I am her mom

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Volleyball

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

I feel as though my daughter Sara should be recognized because she is an excellent student very focused and driven, always keeping her self very composed on the court and in school. She is very dedicated, is very active in her school, she plays volleyball and gives it her all, and she’s great has great sportsmanship and dedication to her team her school and her coach. She has a job that she also is dedicated to , keeping her grades up at school, and she also has overcome and stayed focused in School end on the court and at work, during a major health issue that my husband had. Her dad and our family is a major importance to Sara. And she has remained a star student and kind and pleasant to all , and has kept herself composed and focused during all of these obstacles.

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

She is dedicated and driven

Keep up the great work, Sara Austin!

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