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Star Student Athlete: McLean Teen Earns Accolades On And Off The Field
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Rishika of McLean played 3 sports while she earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

MCLEAN, 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 Seema Lohia Singh, who nominated Rishika of McLean. Rishika played three sports while earning an Eagle Scout rank and getting good grades at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
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Star student athlete’s name
Rishika
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Star student athlete’s home state
VA
Star student athlete’s Patch town
McLean
How do you know the star student athlete?
Parent
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Cross Country, Basketball, Soccer
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Rishika is a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and last year she played three sports while maintaining good grades. She became an Eagle Scout and also won the outstanding character award for teenagers from the McLean Citizens Association.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
Rishika is humble and always put others before her own interest. She is wise beyond her years.
Keep up the great work, Rishika!
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