South Kingstown's Simon Travis chosen as Providence Journal Student of the Week
The votes are in, and the two students nominated for The Providence Journal Student of the Week received high marks.
But only one could be chosen for the top honor: Simon Travis of South Kingstown High School.
Simon was nominated for serving as "an exceptional student and person, who uses 'joy as his shield.'"
Simon "gives so much joy to those around him. Taking on collecting and organizing our school’s free Clothing Closet as his senior project, Simon has taken this worthy cause further in partnering with the University of Rhode Island’s Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils to extend this philanthropic effort beyond our high school. Moreover, Simon is an active member of numerous clubs and organizations that give voice to our students, including The Literary Journal and GSA. Simon truly embodies the spirit of South Kingstown High School," his nomination noted.
Simon received 75.57% of the vote.
The Journal has asked principals, teachers and guidance counselors from across the state to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their top student. The decision on who comes out on top is up to voters.
Besides Simon, the other student considered this week was:
Nyima Goncalves, East Providence High School
Nyima is a joy to know. She walks in every morning with a smile, treating her peers and teachers with respect and compassion. She is dedicated to her studies with nearly straight As. In Graphic Novel, she contributes to discussion often, inspiring others to join in. After reading "March" by John Lewis, students were assigned a project in which they created their own social movements. Ny designed a movement to improve foster home stability and safety for children. She goes above and beyond expectations on every assignment, utilizing feedback to succeed. Ny is one in a million.
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Providence Journal Student of the Week: SKHS's Simon Travis
