21-04-2025
Seacoast Students of the Week for April 21 have fun while achieving great things
A student-athlete who formed a Girls Who Code club. A dedicated leader who tutors peers in math, science and German. A model student and positive influence with a great sense of humor. An honors student and runner who excels in math and chemistry and volunteers at a local soup kitchen. A top scorer in math competitions and musician taking a full slate of AP and college level courses.
Meet the Seacoast Students of the Week for April 21.
This week's students represent Portsmouth, York, Dover Spaulding and Oyster River High Schools.
Seacoast Students of the Week are nominated by local principals, teachers and guidance counselors and, as you'll see below, they reflect a broad range of achievements in their schools and communities. It is our pleasure to introduce you to these outstanding students and we look forward to sharing stories of so many more of our wonderful students in the weeks ahead.
All Seacoast-area public high schools have been invited to highlight their students' achievements each week.
Here are the Seacoast Students of the Week for April 21, as described by the school leaders who nominated them:
Portsmouth High School is excited to announce Isabella Fishteyn as its Seacoast Student of the Week. Isabella is a standout student who takes honors and dual enrollment classes as a sophomore. She has done outstanding work in her dual enrollment Python course. Isabella is kind, thoughtful, and curious. She helped create a Girls Who Code club to inspire, educate, and equip girls with computing skills to pursue 21st-century opportunities. Isabella runs the meetings; she organizes the activities, recruits the members, and often brings brownies. She also brings the fun because there is just as much laughing as coding. She and her peers have created a safe space for people of all experience levels. Isabella is also a member of our debate team, varsity tennis team and cross country.
York High School is proud to recognize Kaitlyn Hatfield-Landry as its Student of the Week. A dedicated leader, scholar, and volunteer, Kaitlyn shines as an officer in the Young Women's Leadership group, where she actively engages with social issues impacting both our local community and the wider world. She is also an active volunteer through our YHS Interact group, a club dedicated to service and international understanding. In the classroom, Kaitlyn excels in our most challenging courses, all while generously giving her time as a peer tutor in math, science, and German. Her commitment to academic excellence and community service truly define her character, to the extent that she will soon be initiated into our National Honor Society. YHS is honored to have Kaitlyn as a Wildcat, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact she'll make in the future.
This week, Dover High School recognizes senior Aiden Fiers. His nominating teachers shared these quotes about Aiden.
'Aidan is a model student who consistently comes to class prepared and eager to work. He embraces challenges with a positive attitude and demonstrates creativity and critical thinking when solving problems in the shop. Aidan is respectful, collaborates well with his classmates, and completes all of his assignments in a timely and thorough manner. His dedication, work ethic, and positive influence in the classroom truly set him apart. Aidan is the definition of a good student and is highly deserving of recognition.'
'Aidan not only has excellent attendance, but he is also never tardy to my block 1 class. His projects are completed on time and with attention to detail. In my class of 9th-12th graders, Aidan has set himself apart as a role model for the other students. His 'get down to work' approach, sense of humor, and willingness to learn is remarkable. He has made such a positive impact on my classroom, he absolutely deserves to be recognized as Student of the Week.
Aidan's work ethic, both inside and outside of school, and his leadership through modeling, have a positive impact on the school's culture.
Ethan Proulx is an amazing senior who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. A dedicated member of the National Honor Society and French Honor Society, Ethan has also served on Class Council for the past four years, currently holding the role of treasurer. He is involved in Mu Alpha Theta and generously shares his knowledge as a math and chemistry tutor, helping peers succeed in challenging subjects. Ethan is also a proud member of the Student Athletic Leadership Team, has competed in track for the past three seasons, and participates in the ski club. His community-minded spirit is evident through his volunteer work at the local soup kitchen, where he gives his time to help those in need. This fall, Ethan will attend the University of New Hampshire to pursue a degree in biochemistry, a field that perfectly aligns with his intellectual curiosity and desire to make a difference in the world.
Chenghao (Mike) Mo is a Senior at Oyster River High School who has never backed down from an academic challenge. He has a strong passion for math. He has been on the Math Team for two years and always shows up ready to compete in any category. Working with other members, he comes up with solutions and talks with his peers about various approaches to problems. He has been a top scorer in the Tri-State Math Leagues. It's no surprise, Mike has an interest in and knack for mathematics and the sciences, but across all disciplines he shows a natural propensity to be successful. He surpassed what ORHS has to offer in math and is now taking early college courses. He has also taken AP chemistry, AP calculus AB & BC, AP biology and AP economics. Among Mike's other talents, he is a very talented pianist who has joined band and jazz band. He exudes a positive outlook and has been a valuable addition to our band. This year, he has learned how to play the bells, xylophone and timpani and is a large part of the concert band's percussion section. Mike is a compassionate, sociable, and driven student who never shies away from contributing to even the most challenging class discussions. He works to encourage his peers and create a fun and supportive environment. Mike is the kind of person who lights up the room. Always cheerful and full of energy, his genuine happiness is contagious. He has a way of lifting spirits and making people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. We know he is going to do amazing things in his future!
This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Seacoast Students of the Week for April 21 have fun while excelling
