Knoxville Third Grader Is Star Student, Athlete & Son: Meet Joss!

Knoxville, TN — 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 Shanna Waroway who nominated Joss, a third grade student in Knoxville, TN. Joss is a straight-A student, a star athlete, an amazing son and an all-around awesome kid .

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Star local student’s name

Joss 3rd grade

Star local student’s home state

TN

How do you know the star local student?

Parent

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

Not only is Joss a straight-A student, member of this years TKA 3rd grade Championship winning basketball team, dedicated soccer player, swimmer, martial artist and overall outstanding athlete, he is a talented artist, loves to sing and an avid reader even being nominated and earning the title “Book Worm” superlative by his 2nd grade classmates. He does all of this while living in two separate households 50/50, in two different towns. His Mother (me) is a single parent, and Joss is always extremely helpful and supportive in both daily duties and decision making, even if they aren’t to his liking. These behaviors cross over into his school life, and he can always be found trying to help someone by way of holding a door open, picking up random trash, putting away items used in class, or helping a friend who is hurt or not understanding their schoolwork. He truly is exceptional.

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

He is very thoughtful and kind.

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

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