Amity Middle School in Orange has recognized students (pictured from left) Kristin Feuerstein, Bella Louros, Colin Spoerndle, Ryan Slugoski, Jillian Barnes, Agatha Freitas, Todd Evans and Dante Hardt for displaying the Jackie’s Nine character trait of justice in their interactions with peers and adults. These students consistently treat others fairly and are passionate about doing what is right for the school community. The school has been using Jackie Robinson, the first black man to play professional baseball, as a role model for the students in a program called “Jackie’s Nine.” Robinson lived by nonviolent actions and by values that the teachers, staff, and administrators at Amity use today as an example for the student body. Photo by Aleisha Zawadski.
