New Hope Student Excels In Classroom, Soccer And Community Service

From a brand partner: Thomas is an honor student and varsity soccer player who also works at a local senior living community.

By Patch Star Students, Brand Partner

Apr 16, 2026 12:55 pm EDT

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

New Hope, Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania 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 Catherine Harrington, who nominated Thomas.

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?

Thomas

What grade is the student in?

11th grade

How do you know the star student?

My grandson

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

He is an honor student at New Hope-Solebury School and a star on the soccer team. He serves as a waiter at a senior living home in Doylestown, PA—Mercer Hill.

What three words best describe your star student?

Kind, bright, loving.

Keep up the great work, Thomas! 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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