Yvette Uwimbabaz is New Hanover County Schools' Student of the Week
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Student name: Yvette Uwimbabazi
School: Hoggard High School
Grade: 10th
Best subject: Science
Worst or least favorite subject: Math
Favorite quote or saying: I do not have one.
What drives you crazy? When people get mad at each other and fight.
What makes you happy? When people get along.
Favorite book: ‘The Hate You Give’
Favorite movie: ‘Shang-Chi’
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite food: Tacos
What do you do for fun? I like to hang out with people.
Whom do you admire most, and why? My mom because she is a great mom. Everything she does is good.
Educational goals: I want to attend a four-year college, and then dental school.
Career goal: I want to become a dentist.
For Chris Pomeroy, social studies teacher, how does this student’s exemplary behavior illustrate the goals your school is pursuing? Yvette is a kind, compassionate, and dedicated student. During the first week of school, she brought in extra supplies for students to use in her World History class. She consistently puts forth a strong work ethic and checks in to make sure she's turning in quality work.
This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Yvette Uwimbabaz is New Hanover County Schools' Student of the Week
