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School No. 2 holds peace march

From the classroom to the community, students at School No. 2 held a peace march Friday afternoon.

They marched through the Reynolds Street neighborhood.

All week long, students and staff at the school attended events to promote non-violence. The march was a way to wrap up the Peace Week.

 

 

Family Picnic in the Park

Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly outdoor activity to bring the kids to? Picnic in the Park is open to all parents and family members of children attending a school in the Rochester City School District and will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event includes a mini-carnival, parent information sessions, free massages, raffles, food and fun.

"Do The Right Thing" winner: Marisa DeLeon

She's just weeks away from her high school graduation, but Thursday, she's our "Do The Right Thing" award winner.

School leaders say Marisa DeLeon never misses an opportunity to volunteer. Teachers say despite facing some health challenges, Marisa is hard working and polite.

For four years, she volunteered at the public library tutoring first graders. Marisa currently volunteers at the Rochester Police Department by filing reports.

Marisa DeLeon said, "I just love it. Like if I see like an old woman crossing the street and she like needs help, I just can't let her be by herself. I always help my parents. I just like helping people since I was young."

Marisa attends the School Without Walls and plans on studying to be a social worker after graduation.
    

Former White House chef visits students at Young Women's College Prep

Have you wanted to be in the kitchen with a celebrity chef, like Paula Deen or maybe a former chef at the White House?

Chef Walter Scheib has cooked for hundreds, if not thousands, of dignitaries and celebrities. On Wednesday, he was in the kitchen with students at the Young Women's College Prep Charter School. Scheib was the Executive Chef during the Clinton and Bush Administrations.

School leaders say the experience will introduce students to the culinary arts.
 

"Do The Right Thing" winner: Marcus Hobby

A sixth grader who goes out of his way to care for others is Tuesday's "Do The Right Thing" winner.

School leaders say Marcus Hobby constantly shows compassion to other. Every morning, he eats breakfast with a student who suffers from a seizure disorder. Hobby decided to sit with her, rather than talking with his friends because he wanted to make sure she was able to get through breakfast without an incident.

Hobby also aids another student in physical education class, who is visually impaired.

Hobby attends School No. 30.
 

"Do the Right Thing" winner: Ramon Goff

A first grader at the Rochester's School No. 45 is our “Do the Right Thing” winner Monday night.

Ramon Goff was nominated by two Rochester Police officers who were impressed with the maturity

Ramon displayed during a crisis situation. In February, Ramon found his mom unresponsive and called 911. Ramon managed to stay calm and also comfort his young brother while medical workers were helping his mom.

It was later learned that Ramon is autistic, making it hard for him to communicate. Yet at just six years old, he recognized a crisis situation and got his mother the help she needed.

"Do the Right Thing" winner: Michael Wilson

A sophomore at the Leadership Academy for Young Men is Friday's “Do The Right Thing” winner.

School leaders say Michael Wilson witnessed a hit and run crash. He then pulled one of the victims out of the car and helped get her to safety. Wilson then stayed with the woman until rescue crews and police arrived.

Michael Wilson said, “It was definitely an adrenalin rush. I was happy about it.”