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Patch Star Student Athlete: Nicholas, Fair Lawn High School
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
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FAIR LAWN, NJ — 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 Janice Davino who nominated Nicholas, a senior at Fair Lawn High School.
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Star student athlete's name:
Nicholas
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Star student athlete's home state:
New Jersey
Star student athlete's Patch town:
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook
How do you know the star student athlete?
Son
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Basketball
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Nicholas has a big heart, and is compassionate and always willing to pitch in and help out. He has contributed his basketball knowledge and skills for the past two years in helping the high school basketball coach teach the young kids in the Fair Lawn basketball program. In the eighth grade, he joined one of the teachers at his school in helping children with disabilities when they would have events, such as the dance in the recreation center.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
He is a great listener and loyal.
Keep up the great work, Nicholas!
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