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Profiles in Character
In October, Maple Avenue Middle School students got the chance to realize something that most kids take for granted, thanks to eighth grader Lindsay Hladik and her Home and Career teacher Danielle Curran. Lindsay got involved with a program called “Shoes for the Shoeless” through her church, St. Mary’s in Ballston Spa. The program collects gently used shoes for children in the Appalachian Mountain Region who may not otherwise have shoes to wear. Lindsay asked Miss Curran if she could promote the program with students in her classes and collect the donated pairs there. Miss Curran agreed and in just one week, from October 23rd to the 29th, the students collected 200 pairs of shoes. One student brought in 46 pairs. Lindsay said the students were really enthusiastic about the program. “It really made them happy to work together to collect so many pairs of shoes.” “They thought it was awesome,” said Miss Curran, who was happy to contribute classroom space to such a worthwhile cause. Lindsay hopes her church will be involved with the program again. “I really wanted to help my church and thought it was a great way to show how I care about other people,” said the eighth grader. Other nominees this month: From Division Street Elementary School
McKenzie Woodcock, Grade 4, Age 10: McKenzie donated money to purchase a recorder for another child who was in need. She asked that the student not be told that she did this for them. Not only is McKenzie extremely throughtful on her own, but she is also humble, not requiring any recognition. For this reason, I think that McKenzie Woodcock shows outstanding character and is a wonderful example for her school community.
From Geyser Road Elementary School
David Hunter, Kindergarten, Age 5: David is one of the most caring, helpful, empathetic children I have ever met! And he is so sincere in his concern for others.
Victoria DeMeo, First Grade, Age 6: Victoria is a very sweet caring girl. She isalways willing to help me or other students. She helped a friend who didn’t know how to rollerskate. She stayed with her the whole time, holding her hand and encouraging her with kind words.
Zion Oeser, Grade 2, Age 7: Zion is always ready to give a comnpliment, lend a helping hand, or volunteer his time in the classroom. He comes to school with a big smile everyday. Zion has a new baby sister who he loves to help take care of as well. His mom writes notes to tell about all he does at home.
Riley Eveland, Grade 3, age 8: Riley is well prepared each day. She works very hard to follow directions and achieve at a high level. She is a terrific role model.
Ciarn Tabone, Grade 3, Age 8: Ciarn works hard in and out of school. She asks questions and is eager to learn. She comes to school each day prepared to work.
Zayne Abele, Grade 3, Age 9: Zayne shows caring in many ways. He is always willing to share his materials and snacks with others. Also he looks out for his classmates in the classroom and outside as well. He is a compassionate boy.
Michelle Fermino, Grade 3, Age 9: Michelle shows her caring in all the things she does. She works hard each day because she cares about her schoolwork. She listens carefully and is a good friend. If you forgot your snack you can always depend on Michelle for a bite.
Rachel O’Connell, Grade 4: Rachel is always the first student to offer a hug or kind words to anyone in need. She is supportive to all of her peers and never judges a person based on their strengths and/or weaknesses. Rachel has an amazing heart and her daring for others is evident each day.
Kayla Blowers, Grade 4, Age 9: Kayla is a very caring girl: She brightens my day by sending me messages such as “reading is cool” or “Mrs. Bush is such a nice teacher.” She is always doing very caring things for other children in the class. She compliment them for good work and lets thme know they are special. Kayla also writes notes to her classmates showing that she cares for them.
Jessica Angeles, Grade 4, Age 9: Jessica cares for all of those around her. She is a role model for her younger sisters and reads to them every nights and hels them with their homework. She cares for her classmates too. She helps anyone who needs help with their work and shows concern when others are upset. She cares for all she does. She takes everything very seriously and puts forth her best effort in all that she does.
From Lake Avenue Elementary School
Juliana K. Wagner, Grade 5, Age 10: Juliana is a very sweet young woman and quite mature for her age. She has a very caring and warm personality. She is sensitive to the needs and emotions of others. Juliana donated her hair to “locks for love” in memory of Madison Degregorio. Juliana took great pride in caring for her hair so that someone else could benefit from her generosity. Juliana also found a woman’s purse in a parking lot and went well out of her way in order to return it to the owner.
From Maple Avenue Middle School
Lauren Dillon and Nicole Kommer, Grade 8, Age 13: After noticing what a huge mess my classroom was a the end of our crepe-making party Lauren and Nicole volunteered to stay after school to help me clean up. She and another classmate cleaned my whole room while I washed dishes.
Zach Nutter, Grade 8, Age 14: Zach is a hard working student, and an 8th grader on the Varsity Swim Team who still found time to spend the afternoon and evening helping his disabled neighbor with household chores and putting up his Christmas tree and decorations. I thought that was great!!!!
Cheyanne Oehrlich, Grade 8, Age 14: Cheyanne started Maple Avenue on the first day as a new student to our district as well as to our state. She quickly made friends and adjusted well. Three weeks after school started we had another new student who didn’t know anyone. Cheyanne not only befriended her when no one else did, but she also took the time out of her day to show the new girl to all of her classes. It’s hard being a new kid, in a new school and Cheyanne really made her feel welcome.
Mary Morris and Paige Weachter, Grade 8, Age 13: Mary Elizabeth Morris and Paige Waechter have spent the past two years working toward completing requirements necessary to receive the Girl Scout Silver Award. Each young woman worked over 100 hours donating time and talent for the past few years by singing, playing flute and piano for senior citizens at adult homes in the area, helping children in the Head Start Program, instructing children in the Red Cross Swim Program, completing custodial work for religious institutions, assisting religious facilitators with church services, advocating the importance of reading to children at the library, setting up meals at the soup kitchen, stocking shelves for the EOC food pantry, maintaining landscaping at Mary’s Haven, teaching various concepts to those with disabilities and helping with bottle drives for the Boy Scout Troops 7 and 70. The girls also raised money and completed a community service project for Shelters of Saratoga.
From Saratoga Springs High School
Meghan Gregory, Grade 10, Age 15: Mighan is a very caring prson who is involved ina number of clubs at the high school. She belongs to the Peace for Pets club that raises awareness and funds to help local pet shelters. Meghan is also in the Saratoga Naturalists Club which helps with recycling as well as community awareness. During Meghan’s busy schedule, she also takes time to move and groove with the Move Dance Club. Meghan Gregory is one of the most caring young people that I know.
Anna Walker, Grade 11, Age 16: Anna works with young children in a Head Start Program that she volunteers for through a class at the high school. She brings joy to the young children she works with each time she sees them. Anna’s superiors say the children love her because she really cares about helping each and every one! If you know a young
person in the Saratoga Springs City School District who deserves
recognition in the “Profiles in Character” feature please send in a
nomination form. The forms are available
here. Complete the short form and
forward it to the Saratoga Partnership for Prevention, 36 Phila
Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. You can also fax the form to
581-1240, or email to
partnership@preventioncouncil.org. Please keep nominations to
one paragraph. Submissions may be edited for length.
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