Ninth grader Alayna Connell is making a positive difference at Middletown High School. As the "Student of the Week," Alayna is known for being thoughtful, ready to help others and her excellent gymnastics routines.
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CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 842-6543 or msheley@middletownri.com
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADER ALAYNA CONNELL
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (FEBRUARY 11, 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: Alayna Connell
Age: 14
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Ninth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Joy and Larry Connell
Accomplishment(s): Gold medal in the 2021 Le Grand Concourse and First Place All Around in 2019 Gymnastics Regional Championships
Quotable: “This is true.”
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Band: Adele
Best TV Show: “The Queen’s Gambit”
Person/People I Look Up To: Gymnast Sunisa Lee
Go To Meal: Pasta
I’d Rather Not: Sing
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: Something in the medical field.
Favorite Middletown Hangout: Going to the movies.
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Alayna is a powerhouse student all-around. She's insightful, thoughtful and always willing to help others. What a pleasure to have in class!” ninth grade English teacher Lisa O’Brien said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: My friends, my parents, my coaches and my teachers as well as Nora from Maryland.
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/3845/SOW-Alayna-Connell
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