Character Counts! Week finalists: Trustworthiness
Student Name: Amerah Ambriz
Grade: 8
School: Sunnyside Union School, Strathmore
Nominator Alicia Franco says, “Amerah has consistently shown integrity and reliability in various ways. For instance, when a classmate lost their belongings, Amerah ensured the items were returned promptly. Additionally, during group projects she always contributes her fair share of work and gives credit where it's due. Her responsible behavior with classroom materials – always returning them in good condition – further highlights her trustworthiness. These actions make her a role model for her peers and a person others can always count on.”
Student Name: Brenda Orozco Tapia
Grade: 12
School: Butterfield Charter School, Porterville
Nominator Salvador Garcia says, “Brenda follows through with her commitments and can be counted on to keep her promises. In our program, we meet regularly for one hour. She earns her credits every week like clockwork. Her scheduled time is the last period of the day. Normally, it takes her longer than that to complete her weekly exams, so she comes early so as not to keep me here at our site after hours waiting for her to finish. Brenda is trustworthy and follows through with her studies, even with her part-time job duties.”
Student Name: Zavier Palomino
Grade: 12
School: Visalia Technical Early College High School
Nominator Travis Wyrick says, “Everyone knows Zavier as Mr. Fix-It on campus. He has established a reputation for being quiet and reserved, but guarantees completion. Trusted with every piece of equipment on campus, he can operate and troubleshoot any situation. He is capable enough to know when he needs help and confident enough to speak up and ask for the help when he needs it. Zavier is trusted and relied upon by staff and students and willing to greet both with a smile whenever he can. Author Brian Tracy said in the book, How the Best Leaders Lead, ‘The glue that holds all relationships together – including the relationship between the leader and the led – is trust, and trust is based on integrity.’ Zavier holds the trust of those around him and is a leader because of his trustworthiness.”
Student Name: Haley Vasquez
Grade: 6
School: Kings River Union School, Kingsburg
Nominator Randi Amador says, “I appreciate how Haley watched out for her peers last year in class and helped them make good choices. She wasn't afraid to voice her opinion when someone wasn't following the school motto, P.R.I.D.E. I could also count on Haley to complete all of her classwork, collaborate with peers, and follow all of the school expectations. I look forward to watching Haley set and accomplish both her personal and academic goals while at Kings River. Her strong work ethic, integrity, and positive attitude will ensure that she is successful in life.”
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