Sports
Star Student Athlete: East Hampton Bonacker 'Always Gives His All'
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
![Finn shines on and off the field.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1296254/20221206/101625/styles/patch_image/public/finn___06101608128.png)
EAST HAMPTON, NY — 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 Kathy Byrnes who nominated Finn, grade 12, of East Hampton.
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Star student athlete’s name
Finn, grade 12
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Star student athlete’s home state
New York
Star student athlete’s Patch town
East Hampton
How do you know the star student athlete?
Parent
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Football, rugby, basketball
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Finn is an all around great kid. He is an excellent student, liked by peers and teachers, as well as his community. Finn has played hard in sports and always giving his all. Ever since he was a young boy, he has loved to play sports. He encourages his friends to be the best that they can be as well. He volunteers to help the younger kids in flag football and in the summer he is a lifeguard at East Hampton's Main Beach.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
Above all, Finn is a team player, who is humble, kind and extremely funny.
Keep up the great work, Finn!
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