Gianni Araujo, Grade: 5, Myakka River Elementary School
Gianni was honored for recognizing something and speaking up. Gianni and Peyton observed another student with a possible weapon and other dangerous items. When this was observed, they immediately found the closest adult and reported the potentially dangerous situation. Ultimately, the weapon was not real but if it were in fact a real item, this could have been a dangerous situation for others at the school. We always encourage see something, say something and that is exactly what Gianni and Peyton did. We are so proud of them for acting when they did. Congratulations Gianni for doing the right thing!!
Peyton Cowherd, Grade: 5, Myakka River Elementary School
Peyton was honored for notifying a staff member of a situation. Peyton, along with another student, told a staff member about the situation and it was resolved. I am so proud of Peyton for seeing something and saying something to an adult! Gianni and Peyton observed another student with a possible weapon and other dangerous items. When this was observed, they immediately found the closest adult and reported the potentially dangerous situation. Ultimately, the weapon was not real but if it were in fact a real item, this could have been a dangerous situation for others at the school. We always encourage see something, say something and that is exactly what Gianni and Peyton did. We are so proud of them for taking action when they did. Congratulations Peyton for doing the right thing!
Chantz Lynch, Grade: 8, Murdock Middle School
Chantz was recognized for his swift response in an emergency. Chantz called 911 to report another student on the bus with an injury. Chantz followed instructions and was extremely helpful in providing critical information to us to get the right responders going. Three students helped a boy who fainted and split his head open on the bus. Jagger escorted the student up to the front of the bus to alert the driver and make sure he did not fall. Chantz immediately called 9-11 to where the police and paramedics were there before I, the Assistant Principal, could even get there. Daisy, whose sister is a paramedic herself, put pressure on the wound, asked him questions such as what year it is to ensure he would stay alert, and then also asked the driver for a first aid kit and if he had any gauze.
All three of these students took immediate action in an emergency, and this student was at a hospital very quickly and back home the same day because of their heroic actions. I have never been so impressed by a group of middle school students, especially when most kids their age would normally feel frozen or confused on what to do!
Jagger Cohen, Grade: 8, Murdock Middle School
Jagger was commended for his prompt action during an emergency. Jagger escorted an injured student up to the front of the bus to alert the driver and make sure he did not fall. Another student immediately called 9-11 to where the police and paramedics were there before I, the Assistant Principal, could even get there. Daisy, whose sister is a paramedic herself, put pressure on the wound, asked him questions such as what year it is to ensure he would stay alert, and then also asked the driver for a first aid kit and if he had any gauze.
All three of these students took immediate action in an emergency, and this student was at a hospital very quickly and back home the same day because of their heroic actions. I have never been so impressed by a group of middle school students, especially when most kids their age normally may feel frozen or confused on what to do!
Daisy Stevens, Grade: 8, Murdock Middle School
Daisy was honored for her quick and decisive action in an emergency. These three students helped a boy who fainted and split his head open on the bus. Jagger escorted the student up to the front of the bus to alert the driver and make sure he did not fall. Chantz immediately called 9-11 to where the police and paramedics were there before I, the Assistant Principal, could even get there. Daisy, whose sister is a paramedic herself, put pressure on the wound, asked him questions such as what year it is to ensure he would stay alert, and then also asked the driver for a first aid kit and if he had any gauze.
All three of these students took immediate action in an emergency, and this student was at a hospital very quickly and back home the same day because of their heroic actions. I have never been so impressed by a group of middle school students, especially when most kids their age normally may feel frozen or confused on what to do!
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