Synchrony Financial Kid of Character: Tanner Stowe, Minerva Middle School
NAME – Tanner Stowe
SCHOOL – Minerva Middle School
RESIDENCE – Minerva
AGE – 12
PARENTS – Jessica and Dan Stowe
SIBLINGS – Macy Stowe
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – Student Council, Academic Challenge, Yearbook, Band, and an after-school club.
NOMINATION – “Tanner is an active part of the student group that helps raise money for the Children of St. Jude's and (Minerva Middle School) Student Council. Tanner is an excellent role model for MMS. He definitely puts 100% into whatever he sets out to accomplish. I have witnessed his caring nature helping students whether it is picking up a dropped pencil/book in the hallway or explaining an assignment to someone who was absent. His attention to details when completing assignments/assessments does not go unnoticed.”
PLEASE TELL US WHY YOU PERFORMED THE ACT OF KINDNESS – It makes me feel good to help others. Helping people usually makes them feel good too. Sometimes people help me and they don’t realize how much it meant to me, so I hope that I can do that for other people too. Why I help St Jude is because there are so many kids that should get the chance to live a life like I do. If I can do activities to help raise money then it can help towards their treatment.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE VIDEO GAME, BOOK OR TV SHOW? – My favorite video game is Madden 2023, my favorite book is “The Transall Saga,” and my favorite TV show is “Stranger Things.”
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? – I would like to be a teacher. I think it would be cool to be one of the fun teachers. I have some teachers that make learning fun and that’s what I’d want to be too. It would be nice to have the summer off also.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT SCHOOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? – I think I’d try to help change things to where kids had better attitudes. Sometimes it seems like we want to be cool instead of just have fun and be a kid. I think if we just have good attitudes then we can get along better and everyone could enjoy each other and school more.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND HOW WOULD YOU USE IT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? – I would have the ability to see the future. I could use it to change the world because I could see things before they happen and do what I can to prevent them.
Other nominations
ALLIANCE
Morgan Weaver, Alliance Intermediate School, fourth grade – Morgan is a ray of sunshine to all who know her. She truly cares for others and is humble and happy. Not a day goes by that she's not hugging a teacher or principal!
Jayden Ross, Alliance Intermediate School, fourth grade – Jayden is one of those kiddos who knows only kindness and respect and is incapable of a rude or unkind act. He goes out of his way to inquire about others and wish them well.
CANTON CITY
Jaaymeze Bell, Clarendon, fourth grade – Jaaymeze has exhibited great effort and behavior in school all year. Many of her classmates nominated Jaaymeze to be the Top Dog of the Month.
Julian Ortiz, Worley, fourth grade – Julian is always such a kind and respectful student. He is always willing to help his teachers and peers when they need it.
CANTON LOCAL
Kaleigh Boone, Canton South Middle School, sixth grade – Kaleigh Boone is such a kind-hearted young lady! Her pleasant attitude and caring ways are evident in her actions and words. She displays an impressive work ethic every day.
Ronnie Daughtery, Canton South Middle School, sixth grade – Ronnie Daughtery is a fantastic young man! He puts 110% effort into his education and goes above and beyond to assist classmates when they need help. He comes to school ready and eager to learn every day.
FAIRLESS LOCAL
Ella Wade, Fairless Middle School, eighth grade – Ella shows maturity amongst her peers, is responsible and respectful, and has a genuine positive attitude toward school. She is a great role model, is willing to help others, and portrays what a Falcon who SOARs to excellence should be. She works hard in and out of the classroom and in athletics as well.
Blake Devoll, Fairless Middle School, seventh grade – Blake works really hard in class. He is always super respectful and is pleasant to his teachers and peers. We can count on Blake to be doing the right thing all the time.
JACKSON LOCAL
Keller Edgehouse, Amherst Elementary, fourth grade – Keller is such a positive leader at Amherst. He is a hard worker, has a great sense of humor, and always thinks of others.
LAKE CENTER CHRISTIAN
Alexis Donatelli, Lake Center Christian School, sixth grade – Alexa is extremely intelligent and self-motivated. She constantly seeks out new knowledge and experiences, and she eagerly shares what she learns with others.
Isaac Larson, Lake Center Christian School, eighth grade – Isaac is described by his peers as intelligent, kind, and a peacemaker. Teachers would describe him as a student who loves learning, strives for excellence in academics, and treats others with compassion.
LAKE LOCAL
Elizabeth Bucklew, Lake Middle/High School, eighth grade – Lizzie is a very kind and caring young lady. She works hard in class and has a positive attitude toward learning every day. She is a great role model for everyone around her and always has a smile on her face.
Jaret McClure, Lake Middle/High School, eighth grade – Jaret is described by his teachers as very likeable; they say you can always count on him to participate in class in a helpful way. He is simply an enjoyable kid that always does what is expected of him all while adding humor to those around him in a positive and productive way. He is respectful of his peers, his teachers, and the school itself.
LOUISVILLE CITY
Karli Heck, fifth grade – Karli works hard and is a positive role model to other students. She is responsible and takes the lead when given projects or activities to complete. Karli is kindhearted and a friend to everyone.
MASSILLON CITY
Rylee Adams, Massillon Junior High School, seventh grade – Rylee is an all-around stellar student! She excels in academics and athletics and has the unique ability to get along with all students and adults. Rylee can be found helping students daily and does so in a humble and kind manner. She is absolutely a kid of character who deserves to be recognized!
Mason Simons, Massillon Junior High School, seventh grade – We are so lucky to have Mason at MJHS. He receives positive recognition from his teachers on a weekly basis and serves as a role model to his peers. Mason is a quiet leader who shines in basketball, choir, and academics. Helping others comes naturally to Mason, and he makes our school a better place!
MINERVA LOCAL
Ariel Muck, Minerva Middle School, sixth grade – Ariel is the sweetest and most responsible student a teacher could ever ask for. She is always so polite and brings a special element to the classroom through her example; she is always trying to find the positive in all situations with a smile on her face!
Tanner Stowe, Minerva Middle School, sixth grade – As an active part of the student group who helps raise money for the Children of St. Jude's and MMS student council, Tanner is an excellent role model for MMS. He definitely puts 100% into whatever he sets out to accomplish. I have witnessed his caring nature helping students, whether it is picking up a dropped pencil/book in the hallway or explaining an assignment to someone who was absent. His attention to details when completing assignments/assessments does not go unnoticed. Keep up the excellent work!
NORTHWEST LOCAL
Kira Syrios, Northwest Middle School, eighth grade – Kira is an excellent student who is extremely engaged in her learning. She is a member of the school choir and has been active in drama productions. Kira volunteered to work at the school's concession stand during basketball season and plans to play golf at the high school this fall. She is the second of six children and hopes to one day attend college to study architecture or interior design.
Trey Lower, Northwest Middle School, eighth grade – Trey is a kind and polite young man who consistently performs well in his classes. He is from a basketball family and plays on the middle school team. When not in a gym, Trey likes playing outside with friends and also with his dogs. He plans to attend college after high school but is not yet sure about which career he wants to pursue.
OSNABURG LOCAL
Zoe Baltzly, East Canton Elementary, fourth grade – East Canton Elementary would like to recognize Miss Zoe Baltzly as a March Kid of Character! Zoe is a fourth-grade student at East Canton Elementary and shines as a model student. He loves to learn and always does her best work. Zoe goes out of her way to help others and be a good friend. Thank you, Zoe, for helping to make East Canton Elementary a better place to learn!
Brantley Eckroate, East Canton Elementary, fourth grade – East Canton Elementary is excited to honor Mr. Brantley Eckroate as our March Kid of Character! Brantley Eckroate is a young man who strives for excellence in his schoolwork, friendship and his ability to lead his class at appropriate times. He is always willing to help those in need and leads by example. He consistently makes good choices when it comes to his schoolwork. When it comes to friendships, Brantley always tries to include everyone in the activities he is involved in. He always plays fair and accepts losing with grace and dignity. Thank you, Brantley for being a model 4th grade student and showing your Hornet PRIDE!
PERRY LOCAL
Claire Brooks, Pfeiffer Intermediate School, Grade 6 – Claire works hard, asks great questions, participates daily, and is a great peer tutor in her math class. Overall, Claire is a great role model in my class.
Rueger Sopp, TC Knapp Elementary, Grade 4 – Rueger is a quiet leader who is a role model to his peers. He works hard at school and is willing to help others. The students enjoy working with him.
PLAIN LOCAL
Aria Rodriguez, Glenwood, Grade 5 – Aria is a dream student! She has the most amazing, positive attitude about learning and always goes above and beyond in her schoolwork. Aria works well with others and shows kindness to everyone she meets. The leadership she shows in her interactions with others and academics contributes to her consistent success. Aria is a Glenwood Eagle who knows what it takes to SOAR!!
Ian Meyer, Oakwood, Grade 7 – Ian is a leader at Oakwood Middle School. He performs well in class and rises to any occasion. He is polite and respectful to staff and students. Ian is responsible and makes good decisions.
SANDY VALLEY
Trinity Kula, Sandy Valley Middle School, sixth grade – Trinity represents the character trait of kindness because she is always available to help others. In class, she is a quiet leader who stays focused on her tasks and never fails to wish her teachers a good day. One of her favorite subjects is math, and she hopes to be an animal scientist with a focus on animal breeding. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her five cats.
Ethan Fetters, Sandy Valley Middle School, sixth grade – Ethan was nominated as a Kid of Character for Sandy Valley because he is kind to everyone. It is easy to find Ethan being helpful and kind to all his classmates, and he feels it is his biggest strength. His goal after high school is to attend the U.S. Naval Academy so he can fly fighter jets. Ethan likes history, so it is no surprise that Social Studies is his favorite subject. Outside of school, he enjoys playing baseball, fishing, and spending time with his friends.
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