Founder Of Hartford Bags Of Love: South Windsor Star Student

SOUTH WINDSOR , 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 Andrew Paterna, who nominated Tiernan of South Windsor.

Star local student’s name: Tiernan

Star local student’s home state: Connecticut

How do you know the star local student?
I have worked with him as part of Hartford Bags of Love.

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?
Tiernan founded the Hartford Bags of Love at 9 years old and has continued to help the homeless since that age.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Tiernan founded Hartford Bags of Love, and has organized clothing drives for the homeless. He has also been involved in music programs, including singing the national anthem at Dunkin Donuts Park, and is a regular cast member in many area theater programs.

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

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