Patch Star Student Athlete: Rebekah, Troy

TROY, MI — 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 Teisha Delia who nominated Rebekah - 12th grade of Troy.

Star student athlete’s name

Rebekah - 12th grade

Star student athlete’s home state

Michigan

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Troy

How do you know the star student athlete?

Parent

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Soccer and Basketball

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

Rebekah is an all around great kid. She plays travel soccer and basketball as well as high school soccer and basketball. She excels in school with a GPA of 4.2. She is well liked by all her teachers, coaches, and friends. She is very entrepreneurial. She started her own lawn weeding business this summer and was highly praised for the work she did by the homeowners. She also has a business crocheting animals and selling them on Etsy and at craft fairs. She volunteers at our church in the nursery and at school events when needed.

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

Rebekah is one of the most confident teenagers I know. She accepts herself with all her strengths and weaknesses and continues to work to make a better version of herself.

Keep up the great work, Rebekah - 12th grade!

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