Briar Nichols, Jacob Summers, Kevin Walker, Andrew Jorgenson, Charlie White (presenter), Dustin Johnson, Ethan Stewart, Justin Johnson.

The Local School Improvement Council at Roane County High School is pleased to announce the next round of "Making A Difference" Awards. These awards are presented each month to persons in the School Community who have been noticed making a positive difference for those around them.

Two nominations were recognized this month by the LSIC. The two nominations recognized a total of 7 students.

The first award was presented to RCHS senior Kevin Walker who noticed a group of students trying to "pick a fight" with another student who was trying to get away from the situation. Kevin calmly took the student into a classroom which ended the confrontation.
"His mature demeanor, ability to recognize the gravity of the situation, and willingness to intervene stopped a potential fight and set a good senior leadership example."

The second award was presented to a group of young men for their effort "above and beyond required schoolwork to educate themselves for a friend." Ethan Stewart, Briar Nichols, Andrew Jorgenson, Dustin Johnson, Justin Johnson, and Jacob Summers have learned to 'sign'
to better communicate with a hearing impaired friend and teammate. According to the faculty person who nominated them, "It is truly a neat thing to watch and I believe it makes a difference to their friend and that it will (and has) made a difference in their lives, too."

The awards were presented by LSIC Chair Don Keller and County Clerk Charles White representing the Spencer/Roane County Community.

By: Don Keller