STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADER NATALIE LOPEZ
MIDDLETOWN, RI (MARCH 27, 2026) – 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: Natalie Lopez
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Ninth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nancy Lopez-Llamas and Carlos Lopez
Accomplishment(s): “Natalie is a bright and motivated student who consistently prioritizes her grades while balancing her involvement in volleyball, softball and social activities,” Mathematics Teacher Aleah Meyer said.
Quotable: "Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”
Dream Job: “Veterinarian because I want to help animals."
Favorite Meal: Taquitos
Free Time: Watching movies, playing volleyball and playing softball
Who I Look Up To: “My parents because they both work incredibly hard to give me and my brother everything they didn't have as kids.”
Best Part Of Middletown: Afterschool activities and sports
Inspirations: “My father because he always encourages me to be better and work hard.”
Top Hangout: Downtown Newport
Recommended Reading: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Best Subject In School: “Math because I enjoy the material.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Kevin Zahm and Kevin Lendrum because during volleyball season we were allowed to hang out in their classrooms and draw on the board.”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Natalie consistently demonstrates kindness, strong effort and dedication to her academics and activities. She is a positive presence in the classroom and very deserving of this recognition,” Meyer said.
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Natalie-Lopez
About Middletown
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