Do the Right Thing Awards
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The Do the Right Thing of Charlotte County recognition ceremony was held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Punta Gorda Police Department. The following students were recognized:
Hunter Buckhave, Peace River Elementary School, Grade 5
Hunter Buckhave was honored for taking a leadership role among his peers. Hunter serves as the captain of the safety patrols across his campus. During an altercation on the playground between peers, Hunter was the only student who intervened and asked both peers to stop and step back. Once the students complied, Hunter immediately told the closet adults of the situation and ensured the safety of his peers. Hunter exemplifies the Peace River spirit, he is positive, passionate, and eager to learn. Hunter does the right thing even when no one is watching. When he makes a mistake, he has grown into a young man who takes accountability for that error and is willing to learn from it. We are lucky to have Hunter as our safety patrol captain at Peace River Elementary School.
Natasha Laventure, L. A. Ainger Middle School, Grade 7Natasha was honored for translating, aiding an injured student. During a very tragic/chaotic incident at LA Ainger Middle School in which a non-English speaking student was severely injured, Natasha, who speaks the other student's language stepped up and translated. She remained calm and reassuring, keeping the other student as relaxed as possible. This was a very traumatic situation. Natasha was commended for her efforts and compassion that she demonstrated towards this student and the overall situation.
Tyrell Luther, Port Charlotte High School, Grade 12
Tyrell was honored for assisting an injured student in the parking lot after a basketball game. Tyrell was leaving when he observed a student fall and sustained significate injury. He immediately sprang into action, asked the student what happened, and ran to find help without hesitation. Without his quick action to seek help, this incident could have resulted in further injury for the student. During the incident, Tyrell remained calm, cool, and collected, which helped everyone involved provide efficient help to the injured student. PCHS SRO's and school administration are extremely thankful!
Kianah Robinson, Liberty Elementary School, Grade 5
Kianah was honored for her integrity. Kianah located another student's wallet on campus. The wallet contained credit/debit cards, gift cards, and cash. Kianah turned the wallet into the front office with all the contents and we returned the wallet to the other student. Liberty Elementary is immensely proud of her for Doing the Right Thing!
Past Honorees
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September | 2014 | Press Release |
September | 2015 | Press Release |
September | 2018 | Press Release |
September | 2016 | Press Release |
October | 2018 | Press Release |
October | 2016 | Press Release |
October | 2015 | Press Release |
October | 2014 | Press Release |
November | 2016 | Press Release |
November | 2015 | Press Release |
March | 2016 | Press Release |
March | 2019 | Press Release |
March | 2018 | Press Release |
March | 2017 | Press Release |
March | 2015 | Press Release |
January | 2017 | Press Release |
January | 2016 | Press Release |
January | 2015 | Press Release |
February | 2019 | Press Release |
February | 2018 | Press Release |
February | 2017 | Press Release |
February | 2016 | Press Release |
February | 2015 | Press Release |
December | 2018 | Press Release |
April | 2015 | Press Release |
April | 2018 | Press Release |
April | 2017 | Press Release |
April | 2016 | Press Release |
November | 2014 | Press Release |
April | 2019 | Press Release |
February | 2020 | Press Release |
December | 2019 | Press Release |
November | 2019 | Press Release |
October | 2019 | Press Release |
March | 2020 | Press Release |
February | 2021 | Press Release |
March | 2021 | Press Release |
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October | 2021 | Press Release |
December | 2021 | Press Release |
March | 2022 | Press Release |
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February | 2023 | Press Release |
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October | 2023 | Press Release |
February | 2024 | Press Release |