Eileen Mckown is delivering both in the classroom and out at Gaudet Middle School. The eighth grader was named as this week's "Student of the Week" for her positive spirit, leadership and drive.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADER EILEEN MCKOWN
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (JUNE 17, 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: Eileen Mckown
Age: 14
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Eighth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nerissa Ramos & Jason Mckown
Accomplishment(s): In addition to taking the National Spanish exam and studying after school for better understanding of Spanish, Eileen’s report card shows a strong academic performance.
Quotable: “Ohh? Party Party Yeahhh?!”
Favorite Color: Navy blue or dark purple
Favorite Band: Backstreet Boys
Best TV Show: “Jujutsu Kaisen: Volume 3”
Person/People I Look Up To: “My mother”
Go To Meal: Tteokbokki, which is a Korean hot and spicy rice cake dish
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: “I would like to become a doctor.”
I’d Rather Not: “Present something to people I don’t know unless they are a trusted adult.”
Favorite Middletown Hangout: My house
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Eileen is a leader in class. She always takes the initiative,” Spanish teacher Michael Goodreau said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: “Thank you for teaching me Spanish, Mr. Goodreau. Thanks to my teachers.”
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/4764/SOW-Eileen-Mckown