Mahwah, NJ|News|
Ringwood Star Student Is 'Focused, Driven, Happy'
Peter Biegel nominated Caroline of Ringwood, New Jersey, as a star student.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
Amie is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010, and she started Lake in the Hills Patch. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch and works for the national breaking news team.
Before her time with Patch.com, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government.
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Darien, CT|News|
Darien Star Student Is Advocate Against Bullying
Maryjayne Wilson nominated DJ Limdenthal of Darien, Connecticut, as a star student.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Talented Star Student, Dancer Adored By Friends, Teachers
Joey Amini who nominated Sienna of Malibu, California, as a star student.
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Concord, CA|News|
Star Student Is 'Awesome, Ambitious, Motivated'
Granny Lydia Ajani nominated Messiah Ajani of Antioch, California, as a star student.
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Mill Valley, CA|News|
Mill Valley Star Student Is Hardworking, Has Good Values
Saskia Prillinger nominated Ian of Mill Valley, California, as a star student.
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Cupertino, CA|News|
Ambitious, Authentic Star Student Chosen For Stanford Program
Lena Pistiolas nominated Chloe Lu of Sunnyvale, California, as a star student.
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Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Star Student Is 'Loyal, Honest, Kind'
Christy Nieves nominated Ava of Newtown, Connecticut, as a star student.
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Braintree, MA|News|
Randolph Star Student Is 'Smart, Silly, Friendly'
Dora Aguilar nominated Ashley Aguilar of Randolph, Massachusetts, as a star student.
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Stratford, CT|News|
Stratford Star Student Is 'Outstanding Leader'
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Star Student Is 'Hardworking, Dedicated, Committed'
Vangie Barrington nominated Kesane Barrington of Oceanside, California, as a star student.
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Peters, PA|News|
8th Grade Star Student Performs In Local Theaters
Darlene Spagnolo nominated Noelle Spagnolo of Pennsylvania.
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Narberth-Bala Cynwyd, PA|News|
Bala Cynwad 2nd Grader Described As 'Bright, Athletic, Lovable'
Robert S. Michael nominated Joseph of Pennsylvania as a star student.
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Port Washington, NY|News|
Star Student Started Sneaker Recycling, Fund-raising Organization
Allison Muller nominated Danny of Port Washington, New York, as a star student.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville Students Named National Merit Scholars
The students from Libertyville were chosen from among over 16,000 students nationwide to receive a corporate-sponsored scholarship.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Student Named National Merit Scholar
The student from St. Charles was chosen from among over 16,000 students nationwide to receive a corporate-sponsored scholarship.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fire Damages Barn In McHenry County; No Injuries Reported
The blaze was reported Thursday night in unincorporated McHenry County.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
1 IL Water Park Is Among Best In America For 2025
One Illinois water park is among the nation's greatest, according to a U.S. News & World Report list.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Faces DUI In Hit-And-Run In Which Passenger Falls Out Of Car: Cops
Gilberto Santiago, Jr., 43, of Round Lake Park, aggravated DUI and fleeing the scene of a crash scene charges.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
San Carlos, CA|News|
San Carlos Star Student: H.S. Student Is 'Resilient Achiever'
Joyce Chung nominated Elizabeth Yang as a star student.
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Wilmette Star Student Is Award-Winning Cellist
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.
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