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Story summary
- Justin Powers, a Carle Place junior originally from Queens, transformed from a shy child uninterested in sports into a three-sport varsity athlete.
- He plays football, wrestles, and competes in lacrosse.
- He maintains a 98% GPA.
- Powers credits sports with boosting his confidence and leadership after becoming captain of the wrestling team despite junior year academic challenges.
- He mentors younger kids at sports camps, helping shy participants get involved.
