Monrovia Star Student Is Community Activist

MONROVIA, CA — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Jennifer Overhoff who nominated Fiona, Grade 7, of Monrovia.

Star local student’s name

Fiona, Grade 7

Star local student’s home state

California

How do you know the star local student?

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

Fiona has always been able to challenge herself. She is able to put herself in new situations with aplomb and doesn't shy away from new ways of learning. She is now finding ways on her own to speak up and out. She has taken it upon herself to get super involved in her community. She is on the Teen Advisory Board at her local library after reading over 20 books this summer. She is a Youth Commissioner, volunteering many hours to her cities activities and meetings. She is MAP leader; leaning in to showing leadership capabilities amongst many like minded individuals in Monrovia. She continues to study and main

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

She is a strong leader and a thoughtful friend.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Fiona!

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