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She Is ‘An Exemplary Person’: Middletown Star Student

We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Middletown.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students. (Patch graphic)

MIDDLETOWN, CT — 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 Mari, who nominated Sophia, a ninth-grade student at Middletown High School.

How do you know the star local student?

My daughter

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

Sophia has been on High Honor list every semester starting in first semester of 6th grade. She is active in Voag program at Middletown High, plays the saxophone in the Marching band, Participates in the Crew team.

Sophia is an exemplary person who is kind, inclusive, joyful, and helpful to her fellow students. She lives by the Golden rule" Treat others like you want to be treated."

She is a first generation American who lives on a small farm of chickens, pigs, bunnies, and cats. She is honest and has integrity.

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

Sophia is the best Middletown has to offer!

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

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