United Way of Greater Stark County Kid of Character: Ben Gibson, Sandy Valley
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RESIDENCE East Sparta
SIBLINGS Josh and Sam Gibson; Nick and Aurelia.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Band, running club, cross country, math tournament.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE VIDEO GAME, BOOK, OR TV SHOW? Game, Skyrim ; book, Percy Jackson ; and movie, Cobra Kai.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Biomedical engineer.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT SCHOOL, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I would make more sports available to play.
IF YOU COULD HAVE A SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND HOW WOULD YOU USE IT TO CHANGE THE WORLD? Healing powers so that when someone is sick, they can be cured with no medical bills.
Akron Children s Hospital Kid of Character: Hannah Teall, Massillon Schools
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RESIDENCE Massillon
SIBLINGS Nathaniel, Ezra Teall
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Jazz band, Student Council, volleyball.
NOMINATION Hannah is an eighth-grade student who is involved in choir, band and honors algebra. Hannah represents the best of Massillon Junior High School. Hannah is a leader among her peers who is always willing to help others. She consistently goes the extra mile to collaborate with her classmates when they are having difficulty, and she shares ideas to help solve problems as they arise. Hannah maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates perseverance in all she does, preparing her for success in the future and causing her peers to look to her as an example of a successful student.