'Always Lending A Helping Hand': Bristow Graduation Shoutout

BRISTOW, VA — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Susan Shomette, who nominated Ali Mejia of Bristow.

Graduate’s name

Ali Mejia

What grade is the graduate finishing?

12th grade

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Gainsville High School in Bristow VA

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Grandma

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Ali is a very nice, kind, and respectful boy. He does well in school. He deserves to be recognized for the young man he has become. He is graduating and going to be entering college in the fall. He is an amazing, awesome young man. He is always lending a helping hand when needed. He has 3 little brothers who adore him and look forward to seeing Ali every day. He is a very important and special part of our family.

We love you Ali and wish you the best with your future plans.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

He is one of the good ones!! A very nice, kind young man. He has a promising future ahead of him. We are so proud of the young man you have become, Ali. We love you Ali ❤❤.

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

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

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