Oakton High Star Student Helps With Food Bank, Other Causes

OAKTON, 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 Jessica Cooley, who nominated Matthew, an Oakton High School student from Fairfax.

Star local student’s name

Matthew

Star local student’s home state

Virginia

How do you know the star local student?

He is my child

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

Matthew is currently the president of his YMSL class. He devotes much of his spare time to philanthropy work. He has served many hours with the Capital Area Food Bank, Luther Jackson Middle School Food Pantry, Willing Warriors, and the Honor Flight Network. He enjoys serving in his community and among his peers. As part of his role as the president, Matthew leads monthly meetings where the young men learn a variety of life skills over the course of their four years in high school. Matthew is a Freshman at Oakton High School. He plays on the Freshman Football Team.

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

Matthew is a great student. It takes dedication and a joy of serving others to spend so much time working in the community.

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

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