For exhibiting qualities of courage and strength of character, student Heroes were honored at Central Services at the annual Carl DeBrew Heroes program sponsored by the Cleveland County Schools Educational Foundation and Laughlin Furniture Outlet.
The Carl DeBrew Heroes program was established to recognize incredible students for overcoming great obstacles," said John Laughlin, a CCS Educational Foundation board member and owner of Laughlin Furniture Outlet. "I believe the program helps boost their confidence for the future."
Selected by their respective schools for their heroic successes, the students have either overcome adversities or have provided extraordinary assistance to others. Thanks to the CCS Educational Foundation and Laughlin Furniture Outlet, each Hero received a personalized medallion, certificate, and a t-shirt.
"This event is a true blessing to me, and I am fortunate to be involved in helping make a difference in their lives," added Laughlin.
The 2019-2020 School Heroes are as follows:
Benjamin Fowler-Brown of Bethware Elementary
Amanda Wray of Boiling Springs Elementary
Victoria Wright of Casar Elementary
Leeland Wingard of East Elementary
Collins Spangler of Fallston Elementary
Desirae Giles of Graham Elementary
Huntlee Grace Allison of Grover Elementary
Brylan Bess of James Love Elementary
Logan McDaniel of Jefferson Elementary
Cayleigh Marlow of Kings Mountain Intermediate
Travis Camp of Marion Elementary
Jack Wilson of North Elementary
Matthew Self of North Shelby School
Kaleigh Gullatte of Shelby Intermediate
Maysin Hargett of Springmore Elementary
Damon Elmore of Township Three Elementary
Miriam Ramirez of Union Elementary
Gavin Stevenson of West Elementary
"We would like to also thank Donna Carpenter, retired public information officer for Cleveland County Schools, for her assistance with this wonderful event," said Greg Shull of Cleveland County Schools. "Both John and Donna are pictured along with Dr. Stephen Fisher in many of the accompanying event photos."