South Kingstown HS's Aidan O'Sullivan selected as Providence Journal Student of the Week
Will RichmondThe 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: Aidan O'Sullivan of South Kingstown High School.
Aidan was nominated for his work in school and the community while exemplifying "true leadership in every aspect."
"Aside from maintaining an excellent academic record, Aidan is a member of the Young Adults Committee in Gov. McKee's office and was a member of the 300th Anniversary Committee in South Kingstown. He is the president of the SKHS Student Civics Club and has had editorials published in both local newspapers and The聽Providence Journal alike. Aidan has also worked in the Secretary of State's office as well as hosted a very successful voter registration drive for students at SKHS this past year. He thrives when taking on difficult tasks and works through whatever adversity challenges him with ease and a level-mannered approach.聽 Aidan is always willing to be the face and voice of the students of SK, and his peers admire him for this," the nomination from South Kingstown High School read.
Aiden received 56.9% 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.聽
Besides Aiden, the other student considered this week was:
Rozaria Dos Santos, East Providence High School
"Rozaria is an outstanding student who consistently and continuously demonstrates the highest standards. Rozaria is a leader in and out of the classroom. She is on the 2024 Class Committee as a communication liaison. She is also a Civic Liaison for EPHS as a part of the Civic Leadership Program with Secretary of State Gregg Amore. Rozaria is also the president of the Youth Group of Boys and Girls Club of America, East Providence Chapter. In the classroom, she is respectful and always willing to offer a helping hand to her fellow students. She also participates in clinicals as a pre-nursing student and is professional and personable with her patients. She also works at Providence Place mall and is a cheerleader for EPHS. Rozaria embodies true Townie Pride."