Racial justice alliance awards Love Creek Elementary students

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice recently honored students from Love Creek Elementary for their demonstration of leadership, improvement, effort and excellence.

Timothy Cox-Henderson, a fourth-grader in Anna Nelson’s class, is a determined learner who strives to achieve his personal best. Nelson said Timothy synergizes with his classmates, teachers and peers, and he is known for lifting others up by sharing his positivity and encouragement. Timothy is energetic and cheerful and a joy to teach, Nelson said.

Cain Pagano, a second-grader in Shannon Davis and Cindy Alicea’s Immersion classes, is a hardworking and responsible student. Teachers say he is a great leader and role model for other students. Cain loves learning Spanish and is progressing well in the Spanish Immersion program.

Each student received a $15 gift card to Browseabout Books in Rehoboth; SDARJ contributes $10 to each gift card, and Browseabout contributes $5.

SDARJ’s education committee initiated the award to recognize students in the Cape district who represent ideals of leadership, effort and excellence in their schools. A nonpartisan organization, SDARJ educates, informs and advocates for racial justice, equality and fair opportunity. For more information, go to sdarj.org.