Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - June '20

Page 8, Martin Downs

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Students Recognized For Presented by United Way of Martin County’s middle school recipients were presented with a plaque.
Good Character Through CHARACTER COUNTS! program and sponsored by Phyllis “While we’re disappointed that the pandemic has
Kordick; Kramer, Sopko & Copeland, PA; Tykes & Teens,
altered our plans, it’s actually an ideal time to applaud
Joe Kordick Youth Character Inc.; and Treasure Coast Legal, the awards are presented good character because challenging times reveal our true
values, priorities and character as individuals and as a
annually to middle school students and high school seniors
Awards in the Martin County School District. society,” said Martin County School Board Member and
This year instead of honoring students during a ceremony, CHARACTER COUNTS! Advisory Board Committee
As people around the world self-isolate to slow the spread CHARACTER COUNTS! advisory board members Member Victoria Defenthaler.
of COVID-19, many time-honored traditions and rituals surprised recipients by placing signs at their homes that read The Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards are named
have been canceled or modified. To adapt to this challenging “A Joe Kordick Youth Character Award Winner Lives Here.” in honor of the late Joe Kordick, founding chairman and
time, United Way of Martin County found creative ways to Seniors’ names were displayed on the electronic billboard the driving force of CHARACTER COUNTS! in Martin
recognize students who were honored for their outstanding in Stuart thanks to the sponsorship of Treasure Coast Legal.
character through the Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards. Seniors were also presented with a $1,000 cash award and Kids Corner on page 9

Sixteen Martin County students were honored with Joe Kordick Youth Character Awards from United Way of Martin County’s CHARACTER COUNTS! program.

Abbie Nauss, Clark Advanced Brooks Seidman, Stuart Middle Lily Kayton, Jensen Beach High Mackenzie Abbott, Clark Advanced Brynn Stoneburg, Stuart Middle
Learning Center School School Learning Center School

Madeline France, Martin County Ryan Mitchell, Martin County Christian Molina, Martin County Javaris Hampton, Indiantown Steven McPherson, Martin County
High School High School High School Middle School High School

Sawyer Skinner, Murray Middle Ashley Wiggins, Jensen Beach Zachary Ludemann, Martin County Gretchen Howe, Indiantown Middle Johanna Cruz-Deleon, Martin
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