05/13/2022
CHARACTER IN ACTION đź’Ż: Yesterday, Lee County Family Court Judge Mike Fellows honored four Auburn City Schools students with the Character In Action awards!
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Elizabeth Moseman, a fourth-grader at Pick Elementary School, was recognized for her adaptability and resilience.
“Elizabeth has an incredible ability to see the silver lining in every situation she encounters. Her positive attitude of gratitude shines like a light on the school community every day. She volunteers her time every week to deliver extra food to students in need. She also enjoys making clips for the news and presenting “kindness challenges” to other students. She is a hard worker, gets along great with her classmates, and is always courteous and respectful to teachers and staff.” – Melea Burney, School Counselor at PES.
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Addie Drew, a first-grader at Richland Elementary School, was recognized for her outgoing personality.
“Addie is the kind of student who makes a teacher love coming to school and makes her friends excited to learn. She is always looking for a reason to write a card or draw a picture for someone. Recently, we had several students in our class who were sick. She immediately checked into the “Work on Writing” center and made each of them a “Get Well Soon” card. This is just one example of how attentive she is to the people around her. Not only is Addie the first one to go out of her way to make someone feel better, but she is an amazingly hard worker. It has been the biggest blessing being her teacher this year. I know she will continue shining her light no matter where life takes her.” – Tess von Gal, a first-grade teacher at RES.
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Laura Kate Bacak, a sixth-grader at J.F. Drake Middle School, was recognized for her compassion for others.
“Laura is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure others are accepted, and no one is left out. A perfect example of Laura Kate’s character occurred last week. A child on our team has been having issues making and keeping friends. Laura Kate noticed this particular student was going through a difficult time, and instead of being a bystander, she took it upon herself to lift them up. She quietly slipped the child an encouraging, handwritten card expressing the importance of being themselves. The other child was elated and eager to share the card with me. Laura Kate has made it a point to be extra kind to this student, always saying hello and offering a smile. Her character has inspired all of her teachers to remember the importance of being kind and that an encouraging word and smile can go a long way.” – Crystal Nolen, a social studies teacher at DMS.
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Arrington “Belle” Hodgdon, a first-grader at Richland Elementary School, was recognized for her thoughtfulness and kindness.
“It is not often that a 7-year-old fully recognizes the many services our teachers and staff provide in our school and then has the desire to show them appreciation. Belle is one of those students, and she has noticed we have adults that arrive early in the mornings at Richland to open car doors for the students as they arrive. Belle came to me and asked, “Mr. Johnson, would it be okay if I brought biscuits for the people that open car doors in the mornings?” I replied with an emphatic, “YES!” The following morning Belle arrived with Chick-fil-A biscuits for the entire morning duty staff and has done so on multiple occasions. Belle has the kindest spirit.” – Jeff Johnson, Principal at RES.
