Community Corner

Star Student Athlete: Greendale's Football Team Captain Jack

We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

(Courtesy Sheri Wilde/Luis Belmontes, Jr.)

GREENDALE, WI — 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 Sheri Wilde who nominated their child, Jack of Greendale.

Star student athlete’s name

Jack

Star student athlete’s home state

Wisconsin

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Greendale

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

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

Jack is a senior captain of the football team who plays on the line. He made varsity as a sophomore and was starting as a junior. As a senior he is a 2 way starter who typically plays every snap on offense and defense. He holds mulitple weight lifting records at his high school and is in the process of getting a weight lifting club added. He is also a trombone section leader in an award winning marching band. He is an Eagle Scout who finished his project this past summer. In the past he has also been a camp counselor for Scout Leadership camp.

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

He is a determined hard worker. When he has a goal he achieves it.

Keep up the great work, Jack!

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