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Diya Is An 'Outstanding Writer, Speaker': Basking Ridge Star Student
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one local who is making an impact in Basking Ridge.

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one local who is making an impact in Basking Ridge.

Keira, a National Honor Society inductee, is also a youth member at the Verona Rescue Squad.
We all know students who excel in academic, arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Lindenhurst.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who's having an impact in Brick.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who's having an impact in Toms River.
"Quinn can always be counted on if you need a friend, good advice or just someone to listen," says his mother.
This star student is looking forward to a world where students will have easy access to education and be motivated to excel. Meet Johan!
"She has a beautiful personality. She gives it her all in whatever she puts her mind to," says Melanie's mother.
"Terrence is hardworking and never gives up. He doesn't stop until he masters a task," says his mother.
"Aleena always wants to do better and make her school and community the best," says her parent.
"Stephanie is a wonderfully unique person and always stands up for what's right," says her mother.
From singing and dancing to acting and art, this star student has so many talents. Meet Faith!
"I have watched him grow physically, mentally and spiritually. Joseph is someone we can all be proud of," says a family friend.
Joseph won his regional public speaking competition, participates in several activities and is pursuing a career in Culinary Arts.
"I am nominating Demitrus for his dedication, commitment and direct efforts in serving his community," says his aunt.
"Dashiel is smart, kind, thoughtful and caring. He tries to be the best person he can be every day," says his father.
"Darius is an amazing person who always tries to do his best. We are so proud of the person he has become," says his father.
"Charlie is a humble, hardworking, kind and happy young lady. She is certainly doing her part in healing the world," says a relative.
This ninth-grade student "puts in the effort to get the right results," says a family member.
This 11th-grade student works a part-time job, keeps up with academics and loves her teachers. Meet Rylee!
This third-grade student shines on stage and in the classroom. Meet Raina!
"Maddy works hard to make sure that she gives her all in everything she does. She is humble and compassionate," says Maddy's mom.
Ryan's nominators celebrated his academic and musical achievements. He will study aerospace engineering and aims to develop spacecraft.
Emma is a dedicated soccer player, AP student, band member, and "an amazing person." She also loves metal music!
Sean is a sophomore, pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree in the John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Annalisa, age 19, is currently a college sophomore.
This "extremely brave" third grade student volunteered to shave his head to fundraise for charity. Meet Nathan!
Kendel is "eager to learn and loves to play the violin," says Patricia Burch, who lives in the neighborhood.
This MVHS basketball player and star student heads to Cal Poly Pomona to get a degree in business with an emphasis in real estate.
"Soren has had a genuine love and connection to the ocean and the sea life ever since I can remember."
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who's having an impact in Brick.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who's having an impact in Toms River.
Noelle's nominator highlighted her good grades, work with community theatre, and that she is always willing to help others. Read more below:
A Glastonbury Star student.
The Class of '23 salutatorian doesn't just excel in the classroom — she has also shared the special joys of music with her community.
The senior started a Social Justice Club at her school and worked to make it more eco-friendly, her nominator said. More about Meghan below:
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local who is having an impact in Plainfield.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here are two who are having an impact in Plainfield.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local who is having an impact in Plainfield.
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one Palos Verdes resident who is having an impact.