East Haven Student Stands Out For Service, Music And Dedication

East Haven, Connecticut — Connecticut is home to students who are showing up, standing out and making a real impact in their schools and communities. To celebrate them, Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight local students excelling in academics, athletics, the arts and beyond.

This submission comes from Cynthia Sparago, who nominated Rachel Collins.

If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.

What is the star student’s name?

Rachel Collins

What grade is the student in?

10th

How do you know the star student?

Rachel volunteers her Saturday mornings at the East Haven Food Pantry.

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Rachel volunteers her Saturday mornings at the food pantry — not because she needs to finish her community service hours; she completed those a year ago. She comes to help out because she wants to make a difference in our community. When she is not at the food pantry, she is an active member of the East Haven marching band, as well as taking lessons at the Juilliard School for trombone. She is passionate about her music, but is also called upon to help out at home because her older brother enlisted in the Navy last year and is no longer home to help their mom.

What three words best describe your star student?

Committed, Responsible, Friendly.

Keep up the great work, Rachel Collins! If you know a star student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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