An 11th-grader and a first-grader in Lower Dauphin School District were recently recognized by Lower Dauphin Communities That Care and Hummelstown Police for doing the right thing.
Lower Dauphin High School student Thomas Gahring was recognized for finding and turning in cash he found in the hallway. He was nominated by teacher David Machamer. At Londonderry Elementary School, first-grader Wyatt O'Sick found a lighter on the ground at recess and immediately reported it to an adult to keep his classmates safe.
Thomas and Wyatt were recognized with gift cards, Do the Right Thing T-shirts and certificates, and Papa John's pizza coupons. This month's program sponsor was the Rotary Club of Hummelstown.
The Do the Right Thing program is modeled after a national program. Now in its 13th year, the program recognizes students in the Lower Dauphin community who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments, attitude or outstanding efforts. This program provides a way to recognize good deeds and reinforce exemplary behavior. School staff members and police officers typically nominate students whose positive actions come to their attention, but any adult over the age of 18 can nominate a child. A volunteer committee reviews the student nominations on a monthly basis and selects a winner.
For more information, readers may contact Angela Durantine at adurantine@ldsd.org.
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