Maya Ferris is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The ninth grader at Middletown High is known for her outstanding achievements both in and outside the classroom, including taking home strong honors during a recent statewide gymnastic competition.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADER MAYA FERRIS
MIDDLETOWN, RI (APRIL 18, 2025) – 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: Maya Ferris
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Ninth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Brian & Colleen Ferris
Accomplishment(s): Maya excels in her English Class and earned honors in the RI State Gymnastics Tournament recently, English Teacher Lisa O’Brien said.
Quotable: “Never give up no matter how hard something is because in the end it'll all work out."
Dream Job: “My dream job would be a radiologists because I've always found x-rays interesting and I want to help people.”
Favorite Meal: Fajitas
Free Time: “I spend my free time either at a sports practice, or with my friends and family.”
Who I Look Up To: “I look up to my parents because I want to have their kindness and drive when I'm older. I also admire how they are selfless and do whatever is necessary to help my family and I.”
Best Part Of Middletown: “My favorite part of Middletown is the beaches.”
Inspirations: “My want and desire to live a happy life with a family inspires me to work hard.”
Top Hangout: “The best local hangout spot is the beach because in the summer it's very nice to have access to the water. It's also a great place to play games with my friends.”
Recommended Reading: Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas
Best Subject In School: “My favorite subject in school is science, but specifically the bio-med class. That’s because I enjoy learning more about the medical field, and I enjoy learning about forensics.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “I'd like to thank Lisa O'Brien because she noticed how hard I work and nominated me.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Maya is a freshman student athlete who is making a name for herself in and out of the classroom. She is a humble student who gives 110 percent to her work in all classes and who placed in all four events and all-around at the RI Girls Gymnastics tournament recently.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Maya-Ferris
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