Elena Vasquez is "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. A seventh grader, Elena is known for her positive spirit, willingness to help others and drive to do her best.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL SEVENTH GRADER ELENA VASQUEZ
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JUNE 23, 2023) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Elena Vasquez
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Seventh
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Danielle & Lenny Vasquez
Accomplishment(s): “Elena always sets a good example in class and is a natural leader,” Spanish teacher Michael Goodreau said.
Quotable: “Practice makes progress, not perfect.”
Dream Job: “Something to do with art because I enjoy creating things and being able to express myself in something other than words.”
Favorite Meal: Penne pasta with butter and parmesan cheese
Go To Snack: Peanut butter and chocolate trail mix
Person/People I Look Up To: “Frida Kahlo because she went through a lot when she was young and she was still able to be one of the most famous Hispanic artists ever.”
Top Show Or Movie: “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”
Best Local Hangout: My house
Music With The Most: Cosmo Sheldrake
Recommended Reading: “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” by Agatha Christie
Best Subject In School: “Social studies because it’s very important to learn history and it’s very interesting."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I would like to thank (social studies teacher) Mr. (Rick) Taylor because he has helped in more ways than just teaching social studies.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Elena is always positive and sets a great example for others,” Goodreau said. “She’s always been a pleasure to have in class.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/8937/SOW-Vasquez