Ten recognized at city’s monthly ‘Do The Right Thing’ ceremony
The “Do The Right Thing” ceremony for February was held Wednesday, Feb. 15, in City Council Chambers. This ceremony is open to the public and the public is always encouraged to come out and show support to these outstanding young men and women who “did the right thing.”
Ten Cape Coral students will be recognized. The winners’ nominations are after the break.
Overall winner
* Jasling Antequera,
8th Grade, Challenger Middle School
Jasling is a compassionate young lady. A new student, who had only been at the school for a month, was tragically killed while riding his bicycle. Jasling wrote a long letter to the grandmother to tell her all of her grandson’s positive attributes. She expressed her feelings of loss for herself and empathy for what the family must be going through. Jasling’s letter will become part of a memorial piece that the family is creating in New York.
* Ariana Estrada, 8th Grade,
Mariner Middle School
Ariana found a large sum of money in the hallway and turned it in to school officials.
* Alyssa Fraguela, 6th Grade,
Caloosa Middle School
The students in the 6th grade “SUCCESS Initiative” program at Caloosa Middle School must complete at least four hours of Community Engagement time. Alyssa completed 102 hours by working with an elementary school teacher every morning before school. She helps grade papers, sorts materials, prepares the room for projects and reads to the children.
* Dylan Gomez, 7th Grade,
Mariner Middle School
* Demetria Henderson, 7th Grade,
Mariner Middle School
Demetria and Dylan noticed a large dog running in the middle of a busy intersection. They both ran after the dog and were able to get it to the roadside where it was safe. Demetria and Dylan then checked the tag on the dog so that it could be reunited with its owner.