Synchrony Financial Kid of Character: Teresa Warner, Marlington Local
NAME – Teresa Warner
SCHOOL – Washington Elementary
RESIDENCE – Alliance
AGE – 11
PARENTS – Dirk and Gina Warner
SIBLINGS – Sophia, Augie, Bella, Maria and Ben.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – After school, I take jumping lessons on my horse.
NOMINATION – “Teresa is a tremendous student and an incredible hard worker. She was our school representative in the county spelling bee and is well respected by all of her peers.”
PLEASE TELL US WHY YOU PERFORMED THE ACT OF KINDNESS? – I like helping people and it makes me feel good to make others happy.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE BOOK? – My favorite book series are “Percy Jackson,” “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games,” “Divergent” and “Maximum Ride.”
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? – An author.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT SCHOOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? – Less big tests, because they’re very stressful.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND HOW WOULD YOU USE IT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? – Mind reading, and I would use it to read the minds of criminals to see if they were guilty or if someone was planning something dangerous.
Other nominations
ALLIANCE
Allison Handy, seventh grade, Alliance Middle School – Allison has a positive attitude and does her best to not only complete her work on time but also to make sure it is of the highest quality. Her participation in class and focus on the material show through in her work and encourage other students to engage in lessons. She positively contributes to the overall atmosphere of the class every day!
Jackson Braisted, seventh grade, Alliance Middle School – Jackson Braisted is a hard worker and eager to help others. He always has a smile on his face. Jackson is very involved with activities in and out of school.
CANTON CITY
Harmony Sanders, fourth grade, Clarendon Elementary School – Harmony has made tremendous growth this school year in reading and math. She is always prepared to learn and wants to do well. She is kind to others and a very respectful student.
Michael Corrin, fifth grade, Worley Elementary School – Michael is kind and respectful to all of his classmates and all the adults at Worley! He is a member of Worley's Student Leadership Team and we can always count on him to set a positive example for his classmates!
CANTON LOCAL
Maddison Duckworth, sixth grade Canton South Middle School – Maddison Duckworth is an outstanding student who is incredibly polite and enjoyable to talk to. She comes every day with a smile on her face, ready to give her best effort! We are lucky to call her a Wildcat!
Matthew Murphy, sixth grade Canton South Middle School – Matthew Murphy is an energetic, hardworking and polite young man. He always gives his best, whether in a classroom setting or outside the school building. His bubbly personality is infectious to everyone around him, and it has been great to have him as a student this year!
FAIRLESS LOCAL
Mercedes McCune, sixth grade, Fairless Middle School – Mercedes McCune is an outstanding young lady. She is an avid reader, and it shows through her strong vocabulary. Mercedes is a caring young lady who works hard to achieve excellence. During class discussions, she participates and is actively engaged.
Ashton Scheibe, seventh grade, Fairless Middle School – Ashton is diligent about getting his schoolwork done. He takes pride in his work in the classroom and in his extracurricular activities. He is kind to all students and staff.
JACKSON LOCAL
Kora Krzynowek, fifth grade, Sauder Elementary School – Kora has a positive attitude and always thinks of others. Kora is friendly, kind and respectful to students and staff members.
LAKE LOCAL
Bryanna Menc, eighth grade, Lake Middle/High School – Bee is an outstanding student and just an overall awesome person. She is always putting forth her best effort and always sees the positives in everything she does. Bee is a friend to all, and she is so incredibly creative. You will seldom see her without a smile on her face. She is just a cool kid, and she is a pleasure to have in my class this year!
Joe Smerglia, eighth grade, Lake Middle/High School – Joe is a student who teachers agree is a bright spot in their classes every day. He is a conscientious student academically and a kind classmate and friend to others. Joe displays a positive attitude in all he does!
LOUISVILLE CITY
Campbell Pittman, seventh grade, Louisville Middle School – Campbell Pittman is such a kind and caring young lady. This spring she organized a new club at the middle school called Overcomers. It focuses on healthy ways to handle stress and anxiety. She saw a need in our youth and came up with a successful solution, and wanted to be sure all were invited and welcomed into the group. People like Campbell make the world a better place!
James Dowdy, eighth grade, Louisville Middle School – James is such a kind and caring young man! He goes out of his way to be sure others are included in activities. His entire demeanor is one of positivity and respect. We always notice him not only saying hi to everyone, he engages in meaningful conversations and intently listens to what others have to say. This enables him to be a great friend to all!
MARLINGTON LOCAL
Eliza McNutt, fifth grade, Lexington Elementary – Eliza has shown continuous improvements since the beginning of the school year. She is always eager to learn and participate in class discussions.
Teresa Warner, fifth grade, Washington Elementary – Teresa is a tremendous student and an incredible hard worker. She was our school representative in the county spelling bee and is well respected by all of her peers.
MASSILLON CITY
Bailey Gaynor, sixth grade, Massillon Intermediate School – Bailey Gaynor, a sixth-grade student at the Massillon Intermediate School, holds many characteristics of what it means to be a kid of character. She is self-disciplined, resilient, determined, conscientious, and responsible. Not only is she a great academic student, but she knows what it means to be a true, good friend. We couldn’t be prouder of her, and she is well-deserving of this recognition.
Noah Snauffer, sixth grade, Massillon Intermediate School – Noah Snauffer is a sixth grader at the Massillon Intermediate School. Noah is always willing to help his peers in class. When students are not on the right page or need extra help, Noah is always there to help them. Noah is always patient with his peers who may struggle learning a new concept. He never breaks any of the classroom rules and always has kind words for his peers. Noah represents what it means to be a kid of character daily!
PERRY LOCAL
Tatum Kleinhenz, fourth grade, Watson Elementary School – Tatum comes to school each day ready to learn and ready to help anyone who needs it. We are so proud of Tatum!
Brennen Lupu, seventh grade, Edison Middle School – Brennen is such a joy to have in class. He is a very polite and hard-working student. He demonstrates all three of our school expectations of being respectful, responsible,
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