Garfield Heights student is recognized by the Ohio Lottery

GARFIELD HEIGHTS - - Tej Patel is a 3rd grader at William Foster Elementary. Recently Patel was named Academic All Star for the month of October by the Ohio Lottery. Patel represents the region of Cleveland in earning this title.

Patel is described as a good friend toward others, helpful and outstanding. He rarely misses school and never forgets his homework. He repeatedly shows himself to be an “outstanding student.” Congratulations to Patel for being named an Academic All Star.

For being selected as an Academic All Star, Patel will receive four tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers’ game, recognition at the event, merchandise from the team and an assortment of Partners in Education merchandise from the Ohio Lottery.

The Ohio Lottery will continue to recognize Academic All Stars and Teachers of the Month throughout the school year. For more information about the program and for nomination forms, go to the Academic All Star links on this web site's home page.