Villa Park, Illinois — Illinois 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 Lu Poiry, who nominated Olivia Else.
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?
Olivia Else, Villa Park, is pre-med at Univ. of Alabama and studies hard for her straight A’s. She spent her spring break in Villa Park with mom Andrea Trippi and her dad, Tom Else, in Naperville. I am her former nanny and very proud. Her minor is neuroscience.
What grade is the student in?
Freshman in college
How do you know the star student?
I am friend and former nanny.
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
She is attending Univ. of Alabama and is pre-med, with a minor in neuroscience. She studies to receive A’s and honors, spending five hours in the library each night to achieve her goals.
She spent her spring break at home with her mom, Andrea, in Villa Park and her dad, Tom Else, in Naperville, IL. On summer break, she is taking classes to become an EMT, enhancing her medical studies.
She’s a former Willowbrook cheerleader and lifeguard at Lifetime Fitness. Accomplished in many areas—music, art and fitness—we are proud of her.
What three words best describe your star student?
Bright, talented, and very ambitious
Keep up the great work, Olivia Else! 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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