Paul is an unbiased student leader, who gives his peers the benefit of the doubt and uses his natural, friendly, outgoing personality to help his peers be better versions of themselves.
Anchorage recently experienced a 7.0 earthquake and Sara’s school was hit hard. Everyone dove under their desks to take cover. Sara remained calm and supportive of her classmates.
Harriett helps with behavior in all classrooms, grades K-12. She encourages everyone, even adults in her community. When a kid or baby is being fussy or not listening Harriett is right there beside them trying to calm them down.
To raise money for their weeklong trip to Africa, where they hosted a basketball camp, Hallie and her mom sold t-shirts with information about the trip on them.
When the season was over, Emma assisted the coach by helping with the 6th grade basketball program. She is always positive and uplifting, while motivating her players to do their very best.
Finn uses humor and his intelligence to persuade others to follow the right path; he makes good decisions and allows all to benefit from the knowledge and maturity he possesses.
Kilee-Ann has proven to be an inspiration to her teammates, a driving motivational force for them to work harder and achieve more and, above all else, she is kind and compassionate.
Shelby joined Colony Middle School during a tough time in her life, but she has made many friends and is actively involved in many school activities.
Aleea started “For the Love of Socks,” which gives socks to the homeless. She and her mom also took over the Bear Hugs program, which distributes backpacks and necessities to kids in need.
Ruby worked with the Homer Food Pantry to stock dozens of nylon backpacks with essential food items so that students could anonymously and discreetly fulfill a basic need for those who might otherwise go without. In 15 months, over 120 food bags have been stocked and distributed.
Sophie worked with the Homer Food Pantry to stock dozens of nylon backpacks with essential food items so that students could anonymously and discreetly fulfill a basic need for those who might otherwise go without. In 15 months, over 120 food bags have been stocked and distributed.
Daisy Kettle worked with the Homer Food Pantry to stock dozens of backpacks with essential food items. In the 15 months since the program’s introduction to Homer High School, over 120 food bags have been stocked and distributed.
Mackenzie is in the trauma-sensitive schools, a program which that tries to find real-world solutions to real-life problems that face students. They have identified a variety of challenges that face students at Colony Middle School and are working in to find solutions.
Ethan is a highly accomplished drummer and percussionist; he created a beginning percussion program through Denali Montessori’s Elementary School. In 2017 and 2018, Ethan volunteered his time to instruct 3rd through 6th graders in beginning percussion skills twice a week after school.
Grace goes above and beyond by including others in class activities, encouraging their participation, and helping them execute class assignments.
Mariaha Afuvai is a class leader, she regularly volunteers to lead her class in physical activities, assists teacher however possible and guides peers into good decision making.
