More ‘Do The Right Thing’ winners
– Cole Cassaday
2nd Grade,
Pelican Elementary School
Cole found money on the bus ramp and gave it to his teacher. Cole is always picking up trash in parking lots stating that he wants to keep the earth clean and protect it.
– Isa Schevchenko
Kindergarten
Hancock Creek Elementary
Isa took money out of her piggy bank to donate at school for people in need. One day her mom forgot to pull stuff out of the pantry for a food drive, so she made her mom stop at Publix to pick up food before going to school.
– Mika Shevchenko
3rd Grade
Hancock Creek Elementary
On a regular basis, Mila goes through her pantry and donates food for people who are in need.
– Guerline Refuse
8th Grade
Caloosa Middle School
During dismissal while waiting for the busses to arrive, two girls exchanged words with each other over a misunderstanding. Guerline intervened and pulled her friend away from the other girl to get her out of the situation and help her calm down. Other students ran up to ask the girls what was going on. Guerline told them firmly to walk away and let it drop as she needed to talk with her friend.
They stood by a staff member who watched and listened to the conversation. Guerline took control of the situation to help her friend calm down and prevent other students from making matters worse. She acted like a good friend, a leader and a positive role model.
– Julia Zamarripa
7th Grade,
Challenger Middle School
Julisa is an excellent student. She is empathetic, trustworthy and helpful to teachers as well as fellow students. She will offer help to a student she sees struggling using a gentle approach. Julisa also has exceptional integrity towards her work and has an amazing work ethic.



