Do The Right Thing
Program Kick-off
2011-2012 School Year

2011 Schools of the Year
and Student of the Year

The Do The Right Thing (DTRT) Program of Greater St. Louis, Inc. recognized the 2011 Schools of the Year and Student of the Year on Thursday, September 29, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Louis County Council Chambers in Clayton.

Mistress of Ceremonies Robin Smith of KMOV Channel 4 (pictured above), St. Louis County Chief of Police Tim Fitch, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Dan Isom, Collinsville Chief Scott Williams of the Southern Illinois Police Chiefs' Association, and O'Fallon Illinois Police Captain Eric Van Hook presented the following special awards:

2011 Missouri School of the Year
Woerner Elementary, St. Louis Public Schools

Woerner Elementary recognized at the September 29, 2011 ceremony.
Representatives from the 2011 Missouri School of the Year, Woerner Elementary School, with the award presenters at the September 29th Do The Right Thing Annual Kick-off ceremony.

Woerner Elementary was honored for consistently nominating students since 1994, the year Do The Right Thing began. The Woerner School community's commitment to the Do The Right Thing Program has benefited hundreds of students over the years.


2011 Illinois School of the Year
Amelia V. Carriel Junior High School, O'Fallon School District

Carriel Junior High School recognized at the September 29, 2011 ceremony.
Representatives from the 2011 Illinois School of the Year, Carriel Junior High School, with the award presenters at the September 29th Do The Right Thing Annual Kick-off ceremony.

Carriel Junior High School was honored for their commitment to Do The Right Thing. The nominations submitted by Carriel represent the true spirit of character education and recognition of children who make wise choices. Every month, Carriel recognizes students who are being honored by Do The Right Thing.


2011 Student of the Year
Nate Paul, Pattonville High School

Nate Paul, last year a senior at Pattonville High School, recognized at the September 29, 2011 ceremony.
Nate Paul (with two plaques), who graduated last year from Pattonville High School, with well-wishers and award presenters at the September 29th Do The Right Thing Annual Kick-off ceremony.

Last year while Nate was a senior at Pattonville High School, he handled a serious situation with a fellow student in an incredible way. Nate observed the student was emotional and becoming increasingly upset. Nate told the classroom teacher but as the student was approached, he took off running for his car. As it became apparent the student might do something drastic, Nate followed him. The student got into his car, and Nate immediately jumped in also. Nate continued to speak to the student and finally got his keys away from him.

Thanks to Nate, school administrators and the school resource officer were able to speak to the student and the situation was brought under control. Not only was the student helped, but others were kept out of harm's way.

Nate Paul - 2011 Student of the Year

Nate Paul, 2011 Student of the Year

The Do The Right Thing Program's mission is to recognize and encourage youth for the good things they do and for making good character choices. Sponsors of the program are: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, St. Louis County Police Department, Southern Illinois Chiefs' Association, KMOV Channel 4, Cooperating School Districts, McDonalds, Commerce Bank, Memorial Hospital of Belleville, St. Louis Community College at Forest Park, Sigma-Aldrich, The Magic House, and Whalen Security.

For further information, contact Candy Green, Program Director, Do The Right Thing Program, 314-303-6349.