Posted at: 04/14/2009 12:00 PM | WHEC.com
Updated at: 04/14/2009 12:01 PM

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Do The Right Thing March/April 2009

Rochester area children were honored recently for doing good deeds at the Do The Right Thing ceremony at the Public Safety Building downtown.

Kamren BuFearon was honored by a fellow student, Ben Rodriguez.  Ben had lost his wallet, which was later found on the bus by Kamren and promptly turned in to the assistant principal at school.  Kamren was pleased to get his wallet, and all of the contents back safely.

Trevon Newsome was honored for helping a complete stranger after his I-Pod was stolen.  Trevon accompanied the student, whom he did not know, back to where the incident occurred and attempted to get his I-Pod back from the group of kids who took it.  Trevon waited with the student until his mother arrived and called police.

Joseph Debellis was nominated for his compassion and quick thinking.    Joseph witnessed a fellow student get hit by a car.  Immediately and with no regard for his own safety, Joe ran into the street and began to attend to the injured student.  Joe is enrolled in advanced EMT courses and was able to assess her condition which assisted paramedics in stabilizing her and getting her prepared for transport to the hospital.

Rahiim Smith was nominated for his courage and demonstrated leadership abilities.  He displayed exemplary behavior during an in-class assessment.

Tyler Goodenough heard a woman’s voice calling for help.  Tyler found Mrs. Barbaro lying on the front sidewalk of her home after falling on the ice.  She suffered a compound fracture of her leg.  Tyler remained calm, called 911 and waited with her until help arrived.

Leilani Sloan was nominated for her eagerness to help others.  If students are struggling in the classroom, Leilani is the first to offer her help.  She helps students stay focused and on task without ever being asked.

Jessica Smith also came to the aid of a neighbor who had fallen.  After hearing a cry for help, she found an elderly woman.  She ran for help, and returned with her family who helped the woman to safety.

Quillan Pontius and Elide Cruz were nominated by RPD officer Matthew Webster.  The officer states that the two girls approached his car with an envelope they found.  Inside was $1600, and written on the outside was the word “car!”  The envelope was traced back to the bank, then eventually the woman who lost it.