Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations Bernard From Newport

NEWPORT, RI — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Shannon Butler who nominated Bernard of Newport.

Graduate’s name

Bernard

What grade is the graduate finishing?

Highschool

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Rogers High

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Son

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

My son went from being shy and reserved in 9th grade, he started carpentry then as the years have gone by he has flourished , from doing community service projects to home shows which is when they complete projects for the make a wish foundation , he has received his osha card and is in hopes of getting into New England Tech for the fall, in his Sr year he has not only helped out and completed projects for whoever whenever but all while working for Kirby Perkins construction and going to school full time ...Bernard is loved by so many teachers for being magnificent at his school work but also for being kind and humble, people often ask how I raised such a great kid that I should bottle it up and sell it , I say he has done it all on his own ....

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

Hardworking

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

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

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