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Do The Right Thing Awards
The Do the Right Thing of Charlotte County recognition ceremony was held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Florida Southwestern State College. The following students were recognized:
Maykol Morejon, Grade 3, Liberty Elementary School
Maykol was honored for his integrity. Known throughout the school for his hardworking nature and sweet disposition, Maykol consistently proves himself to be both a helpful classmate and a great friend to everyone he meets. His character was put to the test recently when he discovered a lost sum of money. Without hesitation, he demonstrated honesty by bringing it directly to the office. Thanks to Maykol’s integrity, we were able to return the funds to the student who had lost them, turning a stressful situation into a success story. We are incredibly proud to have a student who leads by example and chooses to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Hazel Brewer, Grade 4, Liberty Elementary School
Hazel was honored for her calm, quick thinking in a critical moment. On a Friday, Liberty's Active Alert system was inadvertently activated by a student. At the time, Hazel and several other female students were in the restroom. As soon as the alarm went off, Hazel immediately calmly took charge of the students, several of them older than herself. She instructed them to remain quiet, enter the stalls, lock the door, and raise their feet. When a staff member went to check the area, they were unable to see or hear anyone. It was not until the conclusion of the drill that it was discovered that students were in the area. Hazel's bravery and leadership coupled with her calm, quick thinking helped ensure that her peers were safe and stable in a high-stress situation.
Kevin Estremera, Grade 11, Port Charlotte High School
Kevin was honored for reporting a fellow student carrying a holstered knife. Kevin reported this information with a photo to his commander in NJROTC immediately. Due to his swift action and community awareness, PCHS and law enforcement were able to fully investigate the incident. PCHS and law enforcement thank Kevin for reporting this right away.
Gracie Ewing, Grade 4, Myakka River Elementary School
Gracie was honored for being a model student. She embodies the Myakka River Elementary School expectations of being respectful, engaged, and safe. She displays these qualities daily. Her interactions with both staff and classmates are consistently respectful. Gracie's strong engagement is clear through her hard work and good grades and her commitment to completing tasks asked of her. Perhaps most notably, she goes above and beyond merely acting safely herself; she actively ensures the well-being of others by having the courage to “Say Something” when she notices something of concern, making her a vital asset to our safe campus environment.
Lucas Parkosewich, Grade 7, Punta Gorda Middle School
Lucas Parkosewich was honored for his remarkable and completely self-initiated act of community service and generosity. Lucas took it upon himself to go around the community and solicit monetary donations entirely on his own. His efforts were dedicated to supporting the Golisano Children's Hospital. Lucas successfully collected $135.00. He plans to use the full amount to purchase toys for the children who are currently patients at the hospital. Lucas demonstrated an outstanding sense of empathy, initiative, and dedication to helping others in need. His choice to use his time and energy to brighten the lives of sick children is a shining example of a young person "doing what's right."