Star Gymnast In Bloomfield Also Tutors, Volunteers At Toni’s Kitchen

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives. And there are no shortage of them in Bloomfield.

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.

>> Know an outstanding student-athlete in Bloomfield? Learn how to nominate them as a Patch Star Student Athlete here.

This submission comes from Jamie, who nominated "Kate," a gymnast from Bloomfield.

According to Jamie:

"Kate is not only a level 10 USAG competitive gymnast who trains 18.5 hours a week, but she is National Merit Commended Student and an excellent scholar. She has been on her school’s distinguished honor roll since freshman year. She tutors students who need extra help before and after school, and volunteers at Toni’s Kitchen on days off and weekends. She is a senior this year. Kate has overcome numerous injuries with hard work and lots of physical therapy to be able to continue to do the sport she loves. Her dedication to both her sport, her academics, and to helping others is truly astounding."

Keep up the great work, Kate!

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