Falls Church Athlete Shines In Academics, Helps PTSA

FALLS CHURCH, VA — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Sharon Van Pelt who nominated Diran of Falls Church.

Star student athlete’s name

Diran

Star student athlete’s home state

VA

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Falls Church

How do you know the star student athlete?

I am his mother

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football and Lacrosse

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

Diran plays multiple varsity high school sports while maintaining a high GPA with Honors and AP courses, participating in the National Honor Society, and volunteering to help PTSA activities at his former middle school.

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

Diran is as dedicated to this studies, his family, and his community as he is to the sports he loves.

Keep up the great work, Diran!

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