Star Student: Alex Excels In Academics, Lacrosse, Soccer In Westerly

WESTERLY, RI — 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 Judith Collins, who nominated Alex of Westerly.

Star local student’s name

Alex

What grade is your star local student in?

Senior in high school

How do you know the star local student?

Relative

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

He is a 3.7 student who will go to college in the fall to study Marketing. He chose RI College over 11 other schools to which he was accepted. He is also an athlete. He played soccer in the fall and lacrosse in the spring as captain. Alex also coaches lacrosse to younger kids in Westerly. The kids adore him. Alex is kind to everyone. He is very respectful to adults, teachers and kids alike.

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

Alex is kind and respectful to all he meets.

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

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