Abigail Martinez is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Gaudet Middle School sixth grader is known not only for her smarts and work in the classroom, but also being a loyal friend who stands up for what she believes is right. Congrats to Abby!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADER ABIGAIL MARTINEZ
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 7, 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: Abigail Martinez
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Sixth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nicolas & Virginia Martinez
Accomplishment(s): “Abby is an amazing student and more importantly, she is kind to all and a very loyal friend,” Sixth Grade Teachers Caroline Corr, Heidi Gauch, Caitlin Santos and Brittany Williams said. “She is not afraid to share her opinions and she is a strong leader in the classroom.”
Quotable: “You can't win if you don't play.”
Dream Job: Fashion designer or politician
Favorite Meal: Honey chicken with white rice and crab rangoon from Chow Time
Free Time: Fencing, scouting and talking with friends
Who I Look Up To: Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan
Best Part Of Middletown: “How so many people here act like everybody belongs here.”
Inspirations: Music, especially flowerovlove
Top Hangout: “The Middletown Public Library, which is so peaceful and welcoming."
Best Subject In School: “Math and Social Studies. Math is my best subject and social studies is my favorite because it’s just so interesting.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Ms. Kelly Butala because she reminded me everyday to never give up and always supported me. Mrs. Gauch is probably one of the funnier teachers and always lights up everybody's day.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Abby deserves to be Student of the Week because she is kind, loyal and shows dedication in everything she does,” her Sixth Grade Teachers said. “She treats everyone with respect and compassion, always standing by her friends and offering a helping hand to those in need. As an excellent student, she works hard and challenges herself. She is not afraid to speak her mind and share her ideas, showing confidence and leadership.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Abigail-Martinez
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