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Whiz Kid: Noah McKinney 'Leads By Example'
Charlotte Conners, of the Newport Community School, had nothing but good things to say about Noah McKinney.

According to the woman who nominated Noah, his hard work and dedication makes him a great asset to and the Newport Community School.
Name: Noah McKinney, 13
School: Frank E. Thompson Middle School
Nominated By: Charlotte Conners, Program Coordinator at the The Newport Community School
Accomplishments: With his 7th grade year more than half way over, Noah seems to be welcoming the idea of moving onto 8th grade and ruling Thompson Middle School. Noah is an honor roll student who leads by example. He also participates in the Save the Bay program and the Who Does What in Washington and Why program offered through the Community School.
Key to Awesomeness: All his hard work. "Noah does not give up on an assignment and puts everything he has into his work. Noah is a joy to spend time with in school, and after school. Noah is one of the best people to have a conversation with!" Conners said.
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