Talented Local Guitar Player From Newtown Cited As A Star Student

NEWTOWN, PA— Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Janie who nominated Ryan, an 11th grader from Newtown.

Star local student’s name

Ryan

Star local student’s home state

Pennsylvania

How do you know the star local student?

My son

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

Ryan is an amazingly talented guitar player. He has toured all over the U.S. and will be touring this summer in Europe with Jon Anderson from the progressive rock group, “YES,” from the 70s. Ryan has also participated in the Council Rock North Jazz Band since middle school. Ryan has won many awards for best guitar jazz soloist along with multiple honorable mentions throughout the jazz band circuit.

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

Ryan is creative and fearless . He can perform in front of 25 people or 25,000 people. The Council Rock North Talent Show is Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the show!

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Ryan.

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