Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mackenzie Boehme is a second-grader at Westfield Elementary School in Porterville and the Character Counts! winner for ...

Alexia has made noticeable progress this school year in being honest and keeping her promise to be kind to others, according to nominator Sylvia Herrera. Alexia has struggled with being kind to her ...

Comment: Nominators Celia Garcia, Anabel Reveles, Amy Coats, Damaris Valdez, and Vanessa Villegas say, “Andy Paola Lopez is a student of exemplary character, leadership, and dedication to the Pillars ...

CHARACTER COUNTS! is a national program that has been embraced by Botetourt County CHARACTER COUNTS! Leadership Council, Botetourt County Schools, Botetourt County Recreation Department, Botetourt 4-H ...

Comment: Nominator Michelle Hatcher says, “Mariana is a shining example of trustworthiness on our campus. Day in and day out, Mariana shows unwavering reliability and integrity in everything she does.