Star 4th Grader From Ashburn Helps Keep His Neighborhood Clean

ASHBURN, VA — 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 Michele Woonacott who nominated William, fourth grade of Ashburn. Michele has been around the world with William, but she has been impressed by the care he shows to his neighborhood.

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Star local student’s name

William Woonacott, fourth grade

Star local student’s home state

Virginia

How do you know the star local student?

I am his mother

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

A citizen of the world, William was born in Virginia and has grown up in the Dominican Republic, Australia, and Belgium, and has learned Spanish and French. He returned to Virginia in 2021 at age 8, attending a U.S. school for the first time. He has an outgoing personality and made friends quickly at his new school. William is a star student because not only does he excel in math, reading, and social studies, but he cares about the environment and his community. He enjoys taking long walks and keeping his neighborhood clean by picking up trash along the way. He also makes an effort to try lots of new activities, like fishing, ice skating, competitive swimming, baseball, basketball, indoor skydiving, and more.

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

William has a strong sense of justice and equity and it's important to him that everyone be treated fairly.

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

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