Do The Right Thing honorees recognized
Humanitarian concern, honesty, integrity, positive decision making and heroism was recognized recently at the November Do The Right Thing Awards Ceremony at the Lee County Sheriff s Office’s – the third of the school year.
The ceremony was held at the Board Room of the School Board of Lee County, Lee County Public Education Center in Fort Myers.
Each month throughout the 2011-2012 school year, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will honor the positive actions of our community’s students through the Do The Right Thing Student Recognition Program.
The goal of Do The Right Thing is to reinforce positive behavior among youths and to establish students as role models for their peers. Do The Right Thing partners law enforcement, local government, the business and Lee County educational community together in an effort to make a lasting positive impact on our community s young adults.
Honorees in the area from the month of November include:
n Dontae Williams of Fort Myers is a fifth grade Student at Bayshore Elementary School.
Fifth grade teachers Bonnie Tompkins, Melanie Menard and Cynthia Mikkelsen submitted two nomination letters for Dontae Williams.
They wrote that Dontae is an excellent role model for his peers and siblings. He goes above and beyond what is expected of him. He is a thoughtful and caring young man. He is always willing to help others. As a safety patrol member he is always on task. He does the right thing all the time. He is an extraordinary young man. The kindness he shows every day is remarkable. I have never seen Dontae angry or speak unkindly of anyone. He affirms others and lifts their spirits by his kind words and actions. Cynthia Mikkelsen added I am proud to be his teacher and feel that he exhibits great character.
n Kennedy Stan of North Fort Myers is a Fourth Grade Student at Bayshore Elementary School.
Bayshore Elementary School, guidance counselor Jan Moretti wrote in the nomination letter that, Kennedy is a school ambassador who assists new students who enroll at Bayshore Elementary School. Our ambassadors walk the new students around different locations on campus and introduce them to staff members.
“One morning a new First Grade student arrived at school crying and said he wanted to go home. Kennedy introduced himself to the student and talked with him to calm him down, while he gave him a tour. As the tour went on, the student stopped crying and felt comfortable with Kennedy. Kennedy ended the tour by taking the child to his class. Now the new student feels he has a special big student looking out for him that can help him if he needs a friend. We are so proud of Kennedy for his dedication to his role and helping to promote a safe and caring environment for new students to our school.
The following three students were honored together:
n Connor Albritton, Devin Albritton and Alexa Albritton, who reside in North Fort Myers.
Connor Albritton is a fourth grade student and Devin Albritton is a fifth grade Student. They both attend Bayshore Elementary School. Alexa Albritton is a 10th grade Student at North Fort Myers High School.
Bayshore Elementary School Principal Lynn Herrell wrote in the nomination letter that, It is my absolute pleasure to nominate Devin, Connor and Alexa. During the Florida Coastal Cleanup the three children picked up more than one-hundred pounds of trash on Estero Island. The Florida Coastal Cleanup is sponsored by Keep Lee County Beautiful and is coordinated by the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation.
“This volunteer effort is just one example of the commitment they share to making a difference for others. All three children are very polite, loving and kind. There is an unmistakable bond that exists between the three of them. They are always smiling and quick to offer help when they see a need. They are good students and involved in their school and community. They have amazing parents who have nurtured the very best in each of them. When you are around the family you can feel the love that binds them together. They deserve to be recognized for this accomplishment because it is just one of many kindnesses they have done and for the accomplishments that have yet to be done.
n Steven LaTorre of North Fort Myers is a fifth grade student at Dr. Carrie D. Robinson Littleton Elementary School.
Kimber Rich wrote in the nomination letter that Steven was awakened in the middle of the night to a crashing noise in his father’s bedroom.
“His father was having a seizure and had fallen out of bed. Mr. LaTorre had never had a seizure before, so this was totally unexpected. Steven responded immediately and called 9-1-1, explaining what had happened and where the needed to respond to. He was able to let EMS into the home to get to his father. He gave them a brief history about his father’s recent heart surgery, and showed them where his medications were. He also had to console his little sister and called his mother to come and get them. He did all this while being deeply concerned about his father s health. Steven is only 10 years old, yet his quick thinking in such a responsible way, and composed state reflected a profound maturity.
Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Office