Staying on top of his work, time management and being diligent are important "life skills" that teachers at Middletown High say Alex Nieva has a firm grip on. As this week's "Student of the Week," Alex dreams of playing soccer professionally one day.
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CONTACT: Matt Sheley at (401) 842-6543 or msheley@middletownri.com
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADER ALEX NIEVA
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (MARCH 18, 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: Alex Nieva
Age: 14
School: Middletown High School
Grade: Ninth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Claudia Cabero & Diego Nieva
Accomplishment(s): Recently, Alex was named as a “Student of the Month” for the Valley Road school.
Quotable: “It really brightened up my day, I wasn’t expecting it to be so out of the ordinary. But it was an honor to feel wanted by teachers.”
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Band: Bruno Mars
Best TV Show: As a kid, SpongeBob SquarePants was a must watch.
Person/People I Look Up To: My father and soccer star Lionel Messi
Go To Meal: Pasta
What I’d Like To Do When I’m Older: Become a professional soccer player
I’d Rather Not: Play hockey
Favorite Middletown Hangout: Friends’ houses
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “Alex is very consistent in his work and he always stays on top of what he has to do in the class and is very personable,” science teacher Kevin Lendrum said.
Who I’d Like To Thank: “All my teachers who support me with my work, friends included.”
Story Link: https://ri-middletown.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4106/SOW-Alex-Nieva