Salvador Colorado was jogging along 3500 South when he heard panicked screams coming from an apartment building. Pausing to investigate, Salvador saw a man threatening a woman with a knife. Realizing the urgency of the situation, he decided to act. For his courage and willingness to help someone in need despite clear danger, Salvador was given ...
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GTI students spring into action to help unconscious student
When Human Resources associate director Verneita Hunt pulled into the GEC parking lot she noticed some commotion just outside the GTI. “As I parked, a girl collapsed on the sidewalk by the bus and by my entrance to GEC. There were 7-8 kids around her, all but one were boys.” “Her body was shaking like she was shivering. She was on the cold ...
Kearns Jr. High students share stories of their Silent Heroes
Alex Napoles didn’t always view his father, James, in the same heroic light he now sees him. It took several years for James to transform his uncouth habits, but now he keeps his behavior in line with the goals of his family. It's a commitment that Alex now greatly admires in his father. “He works hard and is dedicated to making the family ...
Matheson Jr. honors community heroes, former principal
If you asked Matheson Junior High assistant principal Scott Bell what the definition of a hero is, he may just tell you to take glance in the mirror. “Each and every one of us can be a hero to others and ourselves,” he said. For many students, teachers and staff at Matheson, their list of heroes includes, among others, former principal Marijean ...