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Posted: May 12, 2015

Student of the Week Ben Willhite, Double Eagle Elementary

Student of the week for May 12

Ben Willhite, 5th grader, Double Eagle Elementary

Ben Willhite is a 5th grader at APS' Double Eagle Elementary.

What Ben’s teacher has to say about him: Ben is a bright, articulate, and compassionate individual, who shows these qualities through his participation in community projects. He has a wonderful send of humor and has his own unique writing style.

Favorite subject: Mathematics. He is one of the top math students at Double Eagle.

Hobbies & activities: Ben is student council president and an excellent public speaker with outstanding leadership skills. He competes in ice hockey, baseball and basketball.