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  • Amy Portolese
    Last Updated: 7:24 AM 06/30/08 - This young lady puts the less fortunate first.
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  • Do the Right Thing: Carrie Byrd
    Carrie is a busy 7th grader at LaSalle Academy. Not only does she have excellent grades, but she’s involved in Track and Honor’s Choir at school. She is also involved in Little League Softball, the Twister Traveling Team, the Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir and Youth Group.
  • Do the Right Thing: Maria Bloch
    Maria is a 2007 graduate of Clay High School. During her time there, Maria started a program called S.A.V.E. (Students Against Violent Environments) after recognizing numerous fights at school...
  • Do the Right Thing: Brody Estridge
    Brody is a kind-hearted person, always looking for ways to help others. He is a student who not only helps the challenged child in his class, but he also sits with him at lunch, and has even given up his recess time to stay in and play with him when others won’t.
  • Do the Right Thing: Joseph D. Goepfrich
    Joseph came highly recommended by his Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Utz. She says he lights up the room when walks in. He is very self-assured and creates a warm welcoming presence when you are with him. He is definitely a leader and role model in the classroom, at school and in the community.
  • Do the Right Thing: Deja Johnson
    Nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Wilson, Deja has shown tremendous leadership growth in her choir class in the past year.
  • Do the Right Thing: Gwendolyn Johnson
    Gwendolyn is a special 7th grader nominated by her Volleyball Coach, Melanie Fisher. Earlier this school year, Gwendolyn’s house caught on fire, destroying most of her family’s belongings.
  • Do the Right Thing: Briteme McGee
    Briteme and his two friends were headed home from swim practice on Riverside Drive when they rounded a curve, hitting wet leaves. The GMC pick-up he was riding in jumped the curve and plowed down into the river. The truck was flipped upside down.
  • Do the Right Thing: Abigail Parker
    This Mishawaka 5th grader helped save the lives of her family. Earlier this year Abigail’s mother, Deborah was driving about 80 miles an hour near Peru, Indiana when she had a diabetic attack. Abigail jumped from the back seat to the front seat, reached over and slammed on the brakes with her hand, then called 911.
  • Do the Right Thing: Ethan Richardson
    Ethan is an ambitious, energetic 6-year-old. This summer he used his energy to run through eight acres of woods on his grandparent’s property. It was for good reason though; Ethan, his twin brother Isaac and their dad Eric were all on a hike in the woods at the edge of the property.
  • Do the Right Thing: Isaac Richardson
    Isaac is a big help to his mom in the house and to his dad in the garage. Recently he helped his dad out big time. Isaac and his twin bother Ethan went on a hike through the woods with their dad Eric. Eric ended up falling into a gopher hole and dislocated his knee. He couldn’t move and didn’t have a cell phone.
  • Do the Right Thing: James Wagner
    James and his two friends were headed home from swim practice on Riverside Drive when they rounded a curve, hitting wet leaves. The GMC pick-up he was riding in jumped the curve and plowed down into the river. The truck was flipped upside down in the water.
  • Do the Right Thing: Holly Wolfe
    On June 2nd, 2006, Holly was at home with her mother when her mother passed out and was unresponsive. Holly called 911, remaining calm, she told dispatchers what had happened. She is a great example of someone deserving of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Jake Hasbrook
    Jake Hasbrook's thoughtfulness and quick thinking saved a man's life, which makes him deserving of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Adam Auter
    As a student, Adam currently has a 4.0 grade point average and is ranked 24th in his class of 704. His baseball Coach Sean Galiher nominated him for this award because of these traits, and for that he is a recipient of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Brent Bonek
    On October 12th, 2006 Brent's younger brother Zack fell down the stairs at home. Brent was able to do the right thing when his brother needed medical attention. His courage and quick thinking make him a great recipient of this award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Erin Cooke
    On June 28th, 14-year-old Erin Cooke started her first babysitting job. While watching the children she smelled smoke and immediately took action. It was Erin's quick response and responsible behavior that saved her life and the life of two others, which is why she is deserving of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Jaime Grayson II
    This past October, 11-year-old Jaime Grayson II was leaving school and found a gun in the parking lot of St. Adalbert's Church. Jaime choose to do the right thing and seek an adult's help, which is why he is a recipient of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Nathan Ohlson
    Nathan Ohlson is a 5th grader at Northpoint Elementary School. One of his teachers, Mrs. Moroni, raves about his behavior and character because he is always looking out for others. His positive attitude is one that many of us can learn from and for that he is a winner of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Ashlee Rorie
    This past summer, Ashlee and her brother went to visit a family friend for a few days. During their stay the woman watching them, Jen Owens, had an insulin attack. Ashlee's courage and quick thinking make her a perfect recipient of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Riley VanDeVoorde
    Nominated by his former teacher Mrs. Montel-McGann, Riley consistently displays respect, responsibility, integrity and patience to all those who surround him. His positive attitude as wells as many other qualities qualifies him as a Do the Right Thing recipient.
  • Do the Right Thing: Bailey Williams
    On August 11th, 2006 Bailey and her family were swimming and grilling out in the backyard. As everyone was getting ready for dinner, Bailey noticed her 3-year-old cousin, Charles, drowning in the hot tub. With her swift reaction and courage, Bailey saved the life of another, which is why she is deserving of the Do the Right Thing Award.
  • Do the Right Thing: Seth Taylor
    Last Updated: 8:39 PM 09/22/06 - Seth Taylor is a 10th grader at Trinity School.
  • Do the Right Thing: Michelle Szarwark
    Last Updated: 8:37 PM 09/22/06 - Michelle Szarwark is a 7th grader at St. John the Baptist.
  • Do the Right Thing: Trey Stoops
    Last Updated: 8:34 PM 09/22/06 - Trey Stoops is a 4th grader at Elsie Rogers.
  • Do the Right Thing: Tyler Lindzy
    Last Updated: 8:29 PM 09/22/06 - Tyler Lindzy is a 1st grader at Northpoint Elementary.
  • Do the Right Thing: Cory Hough
    Last Updated: 8:26 PM 09/22/06 - Cory Hough is an 11th grader at Mishawaka High School.
  • Do the Right Thing: Alyena Colvin
    Last Updated: 8:23 PM 09/22/06 - NewsCenter 16 believes there are many young people out there doing positive things every day. That's why we sponsor a St. Joseph County Sheriff's Program called Do the Right Thing. One of the latest recipients is a Jefferson Intermediate student, Alyena Colvin.
  • Do the Right Thing: Joseph Boone
    Last Updated: 8:20 PM 09/22/06 - So many times children make the news for doing the wrong things in life. However, the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department and WNDU-TV features children who choose to do the right things in life. One of the latest recipients is 4th Grade Elsie Rogers Student, Joseph Boone.
  • Do the Right Thing: Derek Birdsell & Ryan Parmater
    Last Updated: 8:32 PM 09/22/06 - NewsCenter 16 takes pride in highlighting children in the community that choose to do the right thing in life. That's why WNDU-TV sponsors the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department's Do the Right Thing program. Among the latest recipients, are two Discovery School students who choose to do the right thing, together.
  • Do the Right Thing: Natasha Caston
    Last Updated: 8:20 PM 09/22/06 - NewsCenter 16 believes there are a lot of young people doing positive things every day. That's why we sponsor a St. Joseph County Sheriff's Program called Do the Right Thing. Four times a year a group of young people is honored for doing the right thing in a variety of situations. One of the latest recipients is Clay High School Senior Natasha Caston.
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