The Port Jervis High School Character Education Committee would like to recognize the following students and staff who demonstrated outstanding character during the month of September. Each nominee was awarded a DECA “Character Counts” Coupon for a slice of pizza or $2 worth of items at the school store!
Recognized for showing courage: Mr. Higgins and Valeria Tapia.
Alexis Everett, Kervin Jeanty, Elizabeth Harrigan, Stella Sheehan, Kaydence Mohr, Liam Doyle, Jaquetin McFee, Sierra Kolstad, Shauna Kolstad, Joshua Bowen, O'Bryan Cousins, Raymond Usera, and MaKaila Talley were all nominated for empathy.
For displaying friendship: Amato Natale, Kalab Mullins, Jordan Conklin, Karter Campbell, William Lloyd, Ameera Monroe, Mason Townsend, Angel Pagan, Isabella Texidor, Javier Colon, Zachary Conklin, Destiny Murphy, Isabela Carbonell, Jackie VanDunk, Paula Luna Viteri, and Gracie White.
Bella VanBenschoten was recognized for having gratitude.
Marlee Prespare, Gabrielle Cefalo, and Isyce Pagano were recognized for honesty.
For showing respect, Paige Holden, Emma Farr, and Jaquori Lopez received recognition.
And finally, recognized for having responsibility were Joel Gamble, John (Osh) Olenik, Amirah Mercurio, Riley Dall, Lillyanna Conklin, Cole Corcoran, Caden Dain, William Curreri, Joseph Olenick, Davonte Griffin, Tristen Colon, and Antonio Berdecia.