- November 22, 2024
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by: Melissa Morreale
Flagler County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Rick Staly visited three local schools on Feb. 22 to present three exceptional students with awards for being “Great Kids” for the month of February 2021.
“We are proud of our youth and being able to continue to honor their hard work each month. Our February 2021 recipients are wonderful academically and as young leaders representing Flagler County,” Staly said. “The kids being awarded today are all doing exceptional things in their schools and throughout their communities. We appreciate the outstanding leadership and want them to know that the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is proud of their accomplishments, and we’re here to help them achieve their goals.”
Lovie Haley is a senior at Matanzas High School (MHS) who’s received all A's in Law Studies, has a 4.9 GPA and was recently November Senior of the Month. She was accepted into Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. She is receiving an ERAU scholarship, has received the ERAU Presidential Scholarship and Women of Excellence Award. Lovie is a teacher’s assistant, works with the Feed Flagler County food program, had a drive for the Flagler Humane Society and is a volunteer for Palm Coast Little League. She is an eight-time Florida State Championship softball player and will be joining the ERAU softball team. Lovie is an outstanding athlete, student, and overall deserving recipient of the Great Kid award.
Dean Solomon is a third grade student at Belle Terre Elementary School who abides by the BTEST saying, “Bobcats strive for excellence.” He is a great student who gets along well with everyone, is an example for his peers to follow and is a fabulous representative of BTES.
Pierce Woodward is an eighth grade student at Imagine School at Town Center. He is well liked by staff, students and has outstanding grades. Pierce is a great example of an ISTC leader, is respectful, caring, has good interpersonal skills and has the ability to relate to all students. He has attended ISTC since kindergarten and is a Great Kid.
The Great Kid award is presented monthly by the sheriff to a student selected by school resource deputies who show respect for their peers, help others, work hard to do well in academics, and represent themselves, their family, and their school with great character.