Jayse Barksdale is "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. The constant effort and positive attitude of the eighth grade at Gaudet Middle School are noticeable and commendable. Here's to Jayse for providing a model for others to follow.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADER JAYSE BARKSDALE
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 1, 2024) – 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: Jayse Barksdale
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Eighth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Katie & Korey Barksdale
Accomplishment(s): “Jayse is always the first student to volunteer in class and is ready to help,” Spanish teacher Michael Goodreau said.
Dream Job: Radiologist
Favorite Meal: Chicken alfredo
My Free Time: I enjoy reading
Person I Look Up To: My parents
Favorite Part Of Middletown: Frosty Freez
Inspirations: “Working hard inspires me."
Best Local Hangout: My friend Mya’s house
Recommended Reading: “Final Girls” by Riley Saeger
Best Subject In School: “English Language Arts because I get good grades and understand it."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Every single teacher”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Jayse always goes above and beyond in class. I really appreciate the effort he brings to everything he does,” Goodreau said.
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Jayse-Barksdale
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