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Cleveland Local 'Extremely Proud' Of 'Remarkable' Graduating Grandson

"He is caring and dedicated to being the best."

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Lederer)

Cleveland, TN β€” Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Elizabeth Lederer who nominated Samuel of Cleveland.


Graduate’s name

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Samuel

What grade is the graduate finishing?

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College

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

South College Knoxville TN

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

Grandson

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Samuel is a great student. He over came a debilitating illness in his High school year. His blood sugar was 800. He became totally blind due to cataracts. Surgery finally improved his site. Blood sugar became normal. Went on to graduate. Became a pharmacist at age 23. Won an award for inpatient care. Earned 3 cords at graduation. Remarkable young man.
We are extremely proud of his accomplishments.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

He is caring and dedicated to being the best


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

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