Star Student Athlete: Columbia's Adelaide Uses Passion For Tennis To Help Others

COLUMBIA, MD — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.

This submission comes from Elliott Datlow who nominated Adelaide of Columbia.

Star student athlete’s name

Adelaide

Star student athlete’s home state

Maryland

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Columbia

How do you know the star student athlete?

Tennis coach

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Tennis

Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?

Adelaide excels on the tennis court— claiming the high school team and doubles state title at River Hill high school and a high level competitor in the USTA Mid Atlantic region. More importantly she uses her tennis gifts to uplift others- working as a volunteer tennis coach for the Howard County Special Olympics. She also volunteers as a USTA/ Mid Atlantic High School Ambassador, porting the benefits of tennis to youth in the area.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?

Uses tennis to make others smile

Keep up the great work, Adelaide!

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