THIS WEEK’S UPPER KEYS WEEKLY STUDENT OF THE WEEK

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Treasure Village Montessori faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on qualifications including academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and TVM for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Sea Dragon” pride and for giving us a glimpse into their world.

Dominick Whiteman
Second Grade

What is something most people don’t know about you? They don’t know my favorite color. My favorite color is green. 

Who is your all-time favorite teacher and why? My favorite teacher is Ms. Kathie; she is nice.

What is your favorite subject and why? Math, it makes me learn stuff. 

What organizations and activities are you involved with at TVM? I love sports. I am involved in all sports.

What is the best rule at your school? Masks, that we wear masks.  It keeps us safe. 

What’s your favorite food for lunch? Pizza.

What do you want to be when you grow up and why? A policeman, because I can help people, the environment and the earth. 

What do you hope to be remembered for at TVM? Being nice

What is one favorite way to spend your spare time? I like to go on the boat if it is nice. 

Will you make the Keys your permanent home when you grow up? Why or why not? I’m probably going to stay in the Keys but I’ll probably travel too. 

Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy is one of the many Western New Yorkers who escaped the snow and frigid temperatures for warm living by the water. A former crime & court reporter and city editor for two Western New York newspapers, Jim has been honing his craft since he graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 2014. In his 4-plus years in the Keys, Jim has enjoyed connecting with the community. “One of my college professors would always preach to be curious,” he said. “Behind every person is a story that’s unique to them, and one worth telling. As writers, we are the ones who paint the pictures in the readers minds of the emotions, the struggles and the triumphs.” Jim is past president of the Key Largo Sunset Rotary Club, which is composed of energetic members who serve the community’s youth and older populations. Jim is a sports fanatic who loves to watch football, hockey, mixed martial arts and golf. He also enjoys time with family and his new baby boy, Lucas, who arrived Oct. 4, 2022.