Samaa Alsharabi is a solid student at Middletown High and known for her ability to speak two languages. The ninth grader at the Valley Road school is this week's "Student of the Week."
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADER SAMAA ALSHARABI
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (FEBRUARY 25, 2022) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a new feature from the Town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a more special place to live, work and play.
Name: Samaa Alsharabi
Age: 14
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Ninth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Sadqe Alsharabi
Accomplishment(s): Standout student who knows two languages
Quotable: “Working hard alone doesn’t assure you that you’ll achieve your dreams. Actually, there are more cases where you don’t. Even so, working hard and achieving something is some consolation at least,” Hachiman Hikigaya, a well-known character from anime novels.
Favorite Color: Red
Best TV Show: “Friends”
Person/People I Look Up To: My sister
Go To Meal: Ramen Noodle Soup
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: Become a doctor
Favorite Local Hangout: Ocean Drive in Newport
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Samaa has committed herself to be a great student. She gets all her work in and she helps other students in class and outside of class,” ninth grade teacher Rebecca Dumont said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: “My family and teachers.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/3946/SOW-Samaa-Alsharabi
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