Elexus is a 15-year-old ninth grader at Midwood High. She noticed that a male classmate was hurting himself by cutting his arms. Elexus did the right thing when she told the principal about it, because she did not want the young man to hurt himself anymore.
 

Laloree is an honor student, on the A-B honor roll, a varsity cheerleader and is a first lieutenant in the JROTC program at Olympic. She is 17 years old and was nominated for the “Do the Right Thing” award by a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer. The officer says Laloree has provided vital assistance to the police with two different investigations, one of which led to an arrest. Laloree stepped up and showed courage and strength when she made the decision to help the police and protect the public.
 

Logan is a nine-year-old fourth grader at Mountain Island Elementary. He started a team for the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure, which raises money to fight breast cancer. The team, named “FROG” in honor of his cousin, completed the one-mile Fun Run/Walk and raised more than $300 for the organization. Logan showed his determination because he completed the event despite being sick himself: he had appendicitis and had surgery just a week after the walk.
 

SaVion is nine years old and in the fourth grade at Morehead Elementary. When a classmate returned to school from a serious injury, SaVion stepped up to help. The other student was in a wheelchair and needed help getting around the school and the classroom, as well as gathering materials throughout the day. SaVion recognized how frustrating this may be for the student and did the right thing by helping make his return to school a little easier.
 

Tangela is a little girl with a big heart. She is 10 years old and in the fifth grade at Joseph W. Grier Academy. She is part of Right Moves for Youth, the Cardinal Singers, and is a cheerleader. Tangela lives next door to a third-grade student who uses an automated wheelchair. The student is learning to walk and works very hard at it. Tangela encourages her to do her best and helps her take practice steps when they are playing. Tangela also does the right thing by defending the student when other kids tease her about her difficulties.
 

Trevion is a 13-year-old seventh grader at Mint Hill Middle and has chosen to make the right choices all his life. His mother is a disabled veteran and a single parent who works hard to provide Trevion with everything he needs. Even when things are tough, he has a great attitude. Trevion’s older brother made some bad decisions and got involved in gangs, drugs, alcohol and fighting. He is now incarcerated, but through it all, Trevion has been strong and done the right thing. He never chose the street life, but instead goes to school every day and attends a year-long theatre class at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte.
 

Lily is an 11-year-old sixth-grade student at Ridge Road Middle. She was in class and noticed a classmate had a knife in her pocket. Lily did the right thing by telling the teacher what she saw. School staff confiscated the knife and kept all students safe. Lily showed her bravery when she made the tough choice to speak up.
 

Dustin is a 16-year-old eighth-grade student at James Martin Middle. Last month, his teacher stepped in when two students started to fight. A number of students saw what happened, but only Dustin did the right thing when he stood up and provided a detailed statement about the incident. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer nominated Dustin for the Do the Right Thing Award for making the right choice, stepping forward and helping keep his school safe.
 

Caché is a 10-year-old fourth grader at Blythe Elementary. She has struggled in school in the past, but this year is working hard to succeed and helping an autistic classmate at the same time. Caché appointed herself the student’s personal buddy and makes sure he is on task, copying notes, and following instruction. She even walks him down the hall to make sure he reaches his destination. Caché did the right thing by choosing to help another student without being asked
 

Reggie is a 13-year-old seventh grader at Morgan School. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer nominated Reggie for this award because he did the right thing. While riding the bus home, Reggie saw a strip of tape covering what looked like a cut in the fabric in the back of the bus seat in front of him. Reggie pulled on the tape and a folding knife came out of the seat and fell on the floor. He immediately told the bus monitor about the knife, who then gave it to the school resource officer. Although Reggie found the knife by accident, his decision to turn it in to an adult, instead of keeping it, showed strong character.
 

Jonathan was nominated for this award by a police officer because he chose to make the right decision. Cadet Stevens is a 12-year-old seventh grader at Marie G. Davis. He learned a classmate had an airsoft gun in his book bag and immediately told a teacher. The security associate alerted the school resource officer, who found the weapon and took it away. Jonathan did the right thing by choosing to tell an adult about the weapon.
 

Felix is a nine-year-old fourth grader at Irwin Avenue Elementary. He found a knife on the playground and did the right thing by turning it in to his teacher immediately. Integrity is emphasized as part of the International Baccalaureate program, and Felix should be honored for showing integrity by turning the knife in.