Sophia Stalnaker is the #MiddletownRI "Student of the Week." An accomplished student, teachers say the senior at Middletown High is an even better person.
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SOPHIA STALNAKER
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 17, 2023) – 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: Sophia Stalnaker
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Twelfth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Rachel and Jeff Stalnaker
Accomplishment(s): Sophia is the drum major for the Middletown High School band and an outstanding leader.
Quotable: “Lead. Inspire others.”
Dream Job: Psychologist to help others
Favorite Meal: Baked macaroni and cheese
Go To Snack: Peanut butter sandwiches
Person/People I Look Up To: Middletown High music teacher Philip Statser
Person I’d Like To Meet: Julie Andrews to hear her talk about her life
Top Show Or Movie: “Pride and Prejudice”
Best Local Hangout: The beach
Music With The Most: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6
Recommended Reading: “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer
Best Subject In School: English
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Sophia is the best person I know and I know a lot of good people,” Statser said.
Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/9863/SOW-Sophia-Stalnaker