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Lakeland Student Excels In STEM, Sports And Unique Hobbies

From a brand partner: Payton loves math, plays soccer and volleyball and travels nationwide for Hot Wheels shows with family.

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight standout students of all ages, from pre-K through graduate studies. This submission comes from Lynn Kenchel, who nominated Payton. (Courtesy of Lynn Kenchel)

Lakeland, Florida — Florida is home to students who are showing up, standing out and making a real impact in their schools and communities. To celebrate them, Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight local students excelling in academics, athletics, the arts and beyond.

This submission comes from Lynn Kenchel, who nominated Payton.

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If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.


What is the star student’s name?

Payton

What grade is the student in?

8th

How do you know the star student?

Granddaughter

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Great student. She loves “STEM,” especially math. She plays soccer and volleyball and is a very kind human being, wise beyond her years. She has been collecting “Hot Wheels” since she was little and participates in shows across the country with her dad, uncle and grandpa.

What three words best describe your star student?

Sweet, Smart, Beautiful.


Keep up the great work, Payton! If you know a star student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.

This post is sponsored and contributed by a Patch Brand Partner. The views expressed in this post are the author's own.
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