Furkan Uygul is the "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. Here's to the Gaudet Middle School eighth grader, his work ethic, friendship and leadership to his classmates and the community.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADER FURKAN UYGUL
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JANUARY 5, 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: Furkan Uygul
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Eighth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Hatice & Irfan Uygul
Accomplishment(s): “Furkan is always a leader in class. He sets a great example,” Spanish teacher Michael Goodreau said.
Dream Job: “Becoming a doctor because I want to help people."
Favorite Meal: Chicken
Go To Snack: Chocolate
Person/People I Look Up To: “My father (Irfan). He is a good inspiration.”
Person I’d Like To Meet: Billie Eilish
Top Show Or Movie: Stranger Things
Best Local Hangout: In my neighborhood
Music With The Most: Pop
Recommended Reading: My Sweet Orange Tree by Jose Mauro de Vasconcelos
Best Subject In School: Math
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: Mrs. Young
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Furkan is always striving to do his best. He’s an inspiration to everyone around him,” Goodreau said.
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/10221/SOW-Furkan-Uygul