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Millersville Student Balances Academic Success With Community Service

From a brand partner: Known for helping classmates, Paxton also supports charitable causes and creates care packages for those in need.

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

Millersville, Maryland — Maryland 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 Nikki Spann, who nominated Paxton.

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.

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What is the star student’s name?

Paxton

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How do you know the star student?

As Paxton’s grandmother, I’ve had the privilege of watching him excel academically while developing a deep appreciation for his community and the environment.

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

Paxton is nominated as a Star Student for several reasons. Most importantly, it is because of his dedication, extraordinary abilities and commitment in everything he does. First, he recently achieved membership in the National Junior Honor Society. He is currently enrolled as a STEM Magnet student and, through his determination, was named STEM Student of the Month, in addition to earning Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll recognition. Paxton continues to receive positive referrals and feedback from his teachers, and he enjoys assisting his classmates when needed.

Aside from excelling academically, Paxton participates in the International Orphanage Program and creates care packages for people experiencing homelessness both locally and nationally. Paxton enjoys playing chess, reading, swimming and soccer, and he has a very creative side when it comes to art and creating new games. His artwork has been posted on Etsy and displayed at the Annapolis Mall. His artistic abilities even shine through in the kitchen, where he enjoys cooking. Most of all, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Paxton excels in everything he does and truly exemplifies what a Star Student should be.

What three words best describe your star student?

Dedicated, Determined, Creative.


Keep up the great work, Paxton 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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This post is sponsored and contributed by Patch Star Students, a Patch Brand Partner.