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Tinley Park Student’s Journey To Graduation Inspires Family And Community
From a brand partner: Carly's perseverance, resilience and academic drive helped her earn honors in biology this spring.

Tinley 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 Tina Murphy, who nominated Carly.
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What is the star student’s name?
Carly
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What grade is the student in?
College
How do you know the star student?
My daughter
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
Carly has worked very hard, overcoming many obstacles and challenges over the years. She will be graduating with her Associate’s Degree in Biology from Moraine Valley Community College in May. Her commitment and resilience throughout the past few years have been remarkable and inspiring. This girl never gave up! Life threw many curveballs along this journey, but she never stopped reaching for her goal. She’s graduating with honors, and we are so proud!
What three words best describe your star student?
Strong, resilient and kind.
Keep up the great work, Carly! 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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