Star Student-Athlete: All-Around Norristown HSer Has Litany Of Honors

NORRISTOWN, PA — 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 Tracy Cottman-Ballinger, who nominated her son Daniel (DJ) of Norristown.

Star student athlete’s name

Daniel (DJ)

Star student athlete’s home state

Pennsylvania

Star student athlete’s Patch town

Norristown

How do you know the star student athlete?

Son

What sport does the star student athlete play?

Football

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

My son has been on the honor roll, he was nominated most respected student, he made the All Academic Team in 2021, he made the Warriors at A Glance list in his Sophmore year, he made the varsity football team in his Freshmen year. Daniel played in Canton, Ohio at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in which his team won the championship. DJ was chosen as All Star Center in his league when playing for Enon. Daniel is such a respectful young man. Teachers who don’t have him as a student speak on how kind and respectful he is. Daniel understands the importance of education and takes his future endeavors seriously. Daniel is an all around good young man.

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

His willingness to succeed despite the hurdles that come with life.

Keep up the great work, DJ.

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