Mount Morris Central School District -

This award is given to children by the Livingston County Sherriff’s Department for their positive behavior, accomplishments, and good deeds. This recognition is for students who strive to make good choices, do well in school, give back to their communities, or demonstrate a “turn-around” or improved behavior. "Teaching students to do the right thing even when it's difficult is a hard skill to teach. It requires students to be mindful of their actions and how their actions can affect themselves and others. There is one student in particular who always does the right thing and exemplifies all the qualities necessary to be a positive leader and role model for her peers. Addison Pagano is kind, responsible, respectful, courageous, and honest. Addison, day in and day out, comes to school to be the best student and friend she can be. Addison works hard to master instructional material, to treat others with respect and dignity, and to be the best person she can be, even when no one is watching. Not only does Addison demonstrate her leadership and role model skills in the classroom, she also shows them it in her extracurricular activities. She is an active member of Student Council, where she holds an elected position, attends monthly meetings, and assists younger peers on safety patrol. Addison's natural ability to be a role model doesn't stop once she leaves school; she is also an active dancer at a local academy and plays soccer and basketball on the town's sports teams. Addison is a wonderful student and person, and I am so proud of all of her accomplishments,” said Mrs. Smith.