Largo 11th Grader Leads Environmental Efforts, Organizes Fundraising 5K

Largo, 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 Charlotte Spacek, who nominated Wyland.

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What is the star student’s name?

Wyland

What grade is the student in?

11

How do you know the star student?

Grandson

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

Excellent student who also cares about the environment. He organized a 5K with a friend to support Tampa Bay Watch, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and the Suncoast Bird Sanctuary, where they raised over $1,000 in donations. He takes weekends to help pick up trash and is an avid birdwatcher. Wyland is also a member of the student leadership council, where they organized an event to address mental health issues that affect teens. Overall, he’s a busy guy who wants to help the environment while still maintaining an excellent grade average.

What three words best describe your star student?

Thoughtful, caring, and dedicated.

Keep up the great work, Wyland! 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.

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