He Is ‘An Amazing Student And Young Man’: North Haven Star Student

NORTH HAVEN, CT — 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 Kristen Schimanski, who nominated Billy of North Haven.

How do you know the star local student?

He is my nephew

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

Billy is an amazing student and young man. He is an honors student and third in his class. He is a member of the tennis team, school musical, choir, and student government. He has been involved in all these things all four year. But that's just who he is on paper.

Billy is a kind, funny kid. He learned during his 9th grade year he is a Type 1 diabetic and has never let that get in his way. He learned quickly how to manage his diabetes. He is an exceptional older brother. His 13-year-old sister has had multiple brain surgeries and he has had to watch her be in and out of the hospital. His love for her and his family is admirable. He really is the best. I am so proud of him as my nephew but when I see him with others I beam with pride.

When he is on stage performing, I can't help smiling. He really is a star student and a star human being.

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

If you want to smile or need a shoulder to lean on, call Billy.

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

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