Showing respect in all areas of his life is rooted in Andrew Dohnke’s religious beliefs. It's because of his "unfailing" morale code that the Porterville Military Academy student is the winner of the ...

Comment: Nominator Amanda Robles says, “Elisa De Leon exemplifies all of the Pillars of Character, but the Pillar that stands out most for her is Respect. Elisa consistently demonstrates courtesy ...

Editor's note: The Tulare County Office of Education recognizes local students who exhibit good character through the character COUNTS! program each day in the Times ...

Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden Island Kapaa Elementary School fourth-grader Mabel Ellis-Elgart is congratulated by her parents, Trent and Tess Ellis-Elgart, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, after Mabel was ...