Star Student Athlete: Taira Shines Off The Mat Too

SANTA MONICA,CA — 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 Marcus Sakamoto who nominated Taira 12th of Santa Monica.

Star student athlete’s name

Taira 12th

Star student athlete’s home state

CA

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Santa Monica

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Girls Wrestling

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

Team Captain, 3.95 GPA

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

You can excel in both academics and athletics if you work hard.

Keep up the great work, Taira 12th!

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