On Friday, April 24, nearly 40 middle school students were surprised to learn they were being treated to a special outdoor celebration after being selected by teachers for demonstrating positive character traits.

The best part of the celebration? They each got to bring along a friend.

Several times a year, as part of the school’s Character Education Program, students are honored for specific observed character traits outlined in the BCMS Pillars of Character. Each team nominates students who have demonstrated one of the highlighted character traits on a consistent basis.

The following students were recognized for demonstrating one or more of the following character traits: hope, humility, self-control, and authenticity.

Congratulations to all!

Hudson

Grade 6

• Claire Engel — Claire brings a smile to everyone’s day. She is kind, caring and hardworking and enjoys helping others. She always looks for the positive.
• Mack Mitchell — Mack works hard and is always willing to help others. He knows the right thing to do and is not afraid to do it, even when others are choosing a different path.
• Addison Rexford — Addison is just a super, awesome kid. She is incredibly patient and kind and able to roll with the punches. She is an amazing addition to all classes.
• Dakota Timmany — Dakota is a strong person who knows who they are. They have a lot of great things to share with the world.

Grade 7

• Eleanora Billotto — Ellie is always working on the assigned task, focusing on what she needs to do and ignores any interruptions around her.
• Jack Deer — Jack has a positive attitude about things and takes everything in stride.
• Matthew Toomey — Matt is patient with his peers and always tries his best without looking for recognition
• Albert Zhang — Albert is a very mature young man, who doesn’t lose focus when peers lose theirs.

Grade 8

• Lauren Brodeur — Lauren is a very strong student. She never shows off her intelligence, but is always willing to help other students. She lets her academic achievements speak for themselves.
• Julianna Doemel — Julianna has complete command over herself and her emotions. She is level headed, hard working and mature. She is a very impressive student and is an asset to the Hudson 8 team.
• Isabella Guernsey — Isabella is a very enthusastic young woman. She does not pretend to be someone she isn’t. She is true to herself. She is a role model for her fellow Hudson 8 teammates

Mohawk

Grade 6

• Niamh Lettich — Niamh is creative, bright and kind to others. She stands her ground on issues that are important to her and more importantly, she stays true to what she believes in.
• Stella Nichols — Stella is a wonderful student who is always open to learning new information in a way that allows her to grow as a student and friend. She is empathetic and focuses more on helping others rather than herself.
• Madelyn Palmer — Maddie is a very positive and optimistic member of the Mohawk 6 team. She is a reflective thinker who encourages others and strives for a successful outcome in all that she does!
• Michael Ryan — Michael is kind, disciplined and has a strong work ethic. He thinks before he acts, respects others, and builds healthy working habits in the classroom.

Grade 7

• Catherine DeSanti — Catherine is always aware of her feelings, the feelings of others, and is very kind and genuine.
• Georgia DiRamio — Georgia is very humble. Georgia marches to the beat of their own drum while also being aware of others’ feelings.
• Brynn Greenwood — Brynn is genuine, creative, and self aware.
• Linus Kauffman — Linus is always aware of his surroundings and models appropriate behavior. He is kind, polite, and genuine.
• Griffin Lewis-Yates — Griffin participates without worry. He is always genuine and open-minded.

Grade 8

• Gabriella Geracitano — Gabby is a very hopeful young lady and is kind to all peers!
• Jack Keating — Jack takes a modest and unassuming view of himself and is a very kind young man.
• Spencer Kimmelblatt — Spencer is true to himself and his values and is a wonderful part of Mohawk 8!
• Matthew Mullen — Matt is a humble young man and urges others to be less pretentious in class. He is a great kid!
• Kushi Start — Kushi is a hard-working student who always acts appropriately and with maturity.

Patroon

Grade 6

• Molly Healey — Molly shows self-control by being respectful, responsible, and consistently on task. Molly regularly makes smart choices both socially and academically. Molly is a role model for her peers.
• Ja’mel Royall — Ja’mel shows authenticity because he is comfortable expressing himself and enjoys sharing his thoughts and points of view in class.
• Ayanna Sahu — Ayanna displays humility throughout the school day. Teachers never hear Ayanna talking down about anyone and she does not gloat about all of her achievements. Ayanna is a role model for her peers.

Grade 7

• Sandrine Kung — Sandrine is a kind soul who allows those around her to feel safe, appreciated, and cared for. Sandrine is a person who looks to bring out the good in others without worrying about getting a spotlight for herself.
• Ashton Morreale — Ashton is such a confident and caring person who always lets people see who he truly is!
• Landon Perry — Landon is such a positive presence in his teachers’ classes and a true role model for his peers!
• Jayda Smith — Jayda clearly sees the hope in this world and her overly positive attitude each day allows those around her to feel that hope too!

Grade 8

• Jeremiah Hayles — Jeremiah has let his personality shine the second half of the year. He is funny, loves to dance and has been participating more in class.
• Myles Irvis — Myles is very patient and wants all students to succeed and do their best. He has a great personal work ethic.
• Nuala Svare — Nuala is very optimistic and happy each day. She always has something positive to say.
• Ziv Uruga — Ziv can be counted on to participate and be on task. He’s focused, considerate and friendly.
• Evan Walker — Evan has been a creative addition to Patroon 8. We appreciate her fun sense of self and eagerness to get to know teachers and students so quickly.
• Jordan Wilcox — Jordan has been respectful and kind to teachers and students all year.