Kiwanis’ ‘Terrific Kids’ – Four standout fifth graders from Tommie Barfield Elementary

Kiwanis Club of Marco Island recently recognized four “Terrific Kid’s” from the fifth grade at Tommie Barfield Elementary.

Monroe Gentile

Monroe Gentile – according to her teacher, Mrs. Dolan – is an absolute sweetheart and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. Monroe’s warm presence and positive energy can light up any room she enters. Her classmates describe her as genuine, kind, loving, friendly and loyal.

Monroe has a brother, sister and a dog named Byride. Her family owns three restaurants. Outside of school, she likes to play softball and would choose the super power of teleportation.

If she could go anywhere in the world, Monroe would like to go to Fiji because of the pretty water. When she grows up, she wants to be a model.

Benjamin Paolini

Benjamin Paolini says that he has a very supporting and loving mom and dad, and two brothers. Outside of school he likes to go in his pool and play football with his dad and friends…

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