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Gig Harbor Star Student Runs Bike Repair Business And Gives Back, Too
Plus, the 11th grader has an online business and maintains a 4.0 GPA in school.
Gig Harbor, WA — 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 Katie Henrickson who nominated Gavin of Gig Harbor, WA.
Star local student’s name
Gavin (11th grade)
Star local student’s home state
Washington
How do you know the star local student?
My son
Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
Gavin started a bike repair business, and in addition to fixing bikes for profit, he has spent numerous hours fixing up bikes donated to him and giving them to local youth charities. He partnered with the fire department so all of the children receiving a donated bike would also get a helmet. He also started a business selling environmentally friendly shampoo bars that he sells online and while doing all of this he maintains a 4.0 GPA in school.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
He has a tenacious work effort and has accomplished so much but is humble.
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Gavin!
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