Thomas is a 14-year-old eighth grader at John Taylor Williams Middle. In March, a fight broke out on his school bus. Thomas, along with another student, helped the bus driver stop the fight and maintain order on the bus. The bus driver said she wouldn’t have been able to operate the bus safely without the students’ help. Thanks to Thomas’ courage and dedication, and the decision to do the right thing, students were able to get home safely.
 

Domonique is a 15-year-old ninth grader at Midwood High. During school hours one day, he saw that a male and female student were about to get into a fight. The male student was trying to keep his composure, but the female kept taunting him and was being more and more aggressive. Domonique quickly did the right thing and intervened, pulling the male student away from the female and walking him to the assistant principal’s office. He talked to his classmate the entire time, encouraging him to calm down. The school resource officer personally thanked Domonique for calming the situation.
 

Tyquis is a 10-year-old fourth grader at Winget Park Elementary. One day on the playground, he saw a boy fighting with a girl. Tyquis ran between them and pushed the boy away, saying, “You don’t hit girls.” Because Tyquis did the right thing by stepping in, the boy was no longer able to reach the girl. He kept the students separated until teachers arrived to take both students to the office. Tyquis showed bravery and character because he was the only student who stepped in.
 

Jovaughn is ten years old and in the fourth grade at Beverly Woods Elementary. Three times in the past few months, he has stepped in to break up fights between students. During one of the most recent incidents, Jovaughn’s teacher was having trouble stopping two boys who were fighting in her classroom. Jovaughn did the right thing by gently taking hold of the shoulders of one of the boys and calmly telling the students to, “just stop.”
 

Lucy is a nine-year-old third grader at Elon Park Elementary. She and another student were playing with two dogs after school when the dogs suddenly attacked the other student. Lucy did the right thing when she fought to pull the dogs off her classmate so he could get away.
 

Remaka is 11 years old and in the sixth grade at James Martin Middle. As soon as she arrived at school one morning, she told a CMS security associate she saw a student on the bus who may have had a gun. Remaka provided a very detailed description and police locked the school down while they searched for the weapon. Officers found the student and the weapon, which was actually a BB gun. Because Remaka did the right thing, school staff and police were able to find the student and the weapon and make James Martin Middle safer for everyone. The school resource officer who nominated Remaka said, “She is my hero and should be commended for her bravery and commitment to safety at our school.”
 

Celio is 14 years old and in the eighth grade at Coulwood Middle. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer lost a very expensive watch in the school gym. Celio found the watch the next day during his gym class and did the right thing by turning it in to his gym teacher. Thanks to Celio’s honesty, the officer was able to get his watch back.
 

Josue is a nine-year-old third grader at River Gate Elementary. He has a six-year-old brother who also attends River Gate, and has special needs. Josue always helps his brother with his breakfast in the morning, doing the right thing by holding his brother’s tray. Many of the assistants have noticed Josue’s compassion and are proud of him.
 

Timothy is a 10-year-old third grader at Reid Park. Earlier this year, Timothy had the courage to stand up to a much larger fifth-grade bully who was physically assaulting a student in the restroom. Timothy did the right thing when he immediately told his teacher what he had seen, even though he knew the bully may try to retaliate. Timothy is also facing challenges at home. His father has diabetes and has had multiple surgeries this year, including a leg amputation. Despite his issues, Timothy keeps up a positive attitude and shows courage and outstanding character.
 

Lela is a nine-year-old fourth grader at Lincoln Heights. One afternoon, as the students were going outside for gym class, Lela spotted a stranger sitting on the playground equipment. She avoided the area and immediately told her teacher about the unfamiliar person. Because Lela did the right thing, the school staff was able to protect all the students from a potentially dangerous situation.
 

Jessica is an 11-year-old fourth grader at Clear Creek Elementary. While at school, she found a sum of money on the bathroom floor. Jessica is one of 11 children, and it may have been tempting to keep the cash. But she did the right thing by turning the money in to her teacher and showing how to be an excellent role model for her peers.
 

Sha’Quan is a 12-year-old sixth grader at John Taylor Williams Middle. In March, he voluntarily came forward with information and a video of a fight that had happened on campus. Because Sha’Quan did the right thing and turned the information over to school officials and police, the school is now a safer place. The school resource officer who nominated him said, “This student should be recognized for exhibiting the utmost concern for school safety as well as the safety of other students.”