Oct. 3, 2022—Arnold Middle School seventh grade student Addyson Nguyen is praised by her teachers for being ambitious, hardworking and kind.

School: Arnold Middle School

Age: 12

Grade: 7

Accomplishments: Nguyen has maintained good grades so far this school year and is credited with being respectful, being a good student and being able to spend time focusing on herself.

Favorite class: “Math, because I love all the numbers and symbols.”

Favorite things to do after class: “I love to sing and play the piano. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends.”

Favorite song: “Smile by Katy Perry.”

Favorite website/app: “My favorite thing to do on my phone is taking pictures of me and my friends.”

Favorite TV show: “My favorite show is iCarly because it is very funny.”

Favorite movie: “My favorite movie is Hairspray because their hair is so cute and it has great music.”

Ambition: “This year I would love to be a better student than I was last year.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “I am most passionate about singing and elaborate storytelling.”

What inspires you?: “My cousin, Katherine, inspires me because she is very humble and is just a great person.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “Some things I can’t live without are my dog, Bailey, my mom and my friends.”

What are you most looking forward to this semester?: “I am most looking forward to learning more advanced skills and techniques in choir.”