The students of Oklahoma Christian Schools demonstrated remarkably positive character traits when they came together to raise money for Sierra Leone and the No Boundaries Project Youth in Crisis foundation. Through the HEROES (Hands Extended Reflecting Our Exalted Savior) fundraising efforts, OCS students raised more than $80,000 for Project Youth in Crisis. This is more than half of the amount needed to build a new secondary school. The school will serve 14 surrounding villages. “It was most humbling,” said Julie Divilbliss, Student Council sponsor. “Kids of all ages and every one of the teachers were very supportive of this project.”

Read more about the project here.

Logan LaRue demonstrates a number of positive character traits on a regular basis including availability, compassion, and diligence. Last year, Logan served as recess conflict manager at his school. Each week, he would give up a couple of his recess periods to monitor the playground. With a partner, he would walk around the playground making sure that other students were following the rules and staying safe. If a conflict did arise, he had steps to follow for the students to resolve the problem on their own or get a teacher, depending on the situation. Conflict managers are selected by the school counselor based on the student’s grades and discipline record. Logan is also called upon by his teacher to assist other students who may need a little extra attention.

“He’s the one that stands up and helps out,” said Dana LaRue, Logan’s mom. “He has a big heart.” 

Logan is a fifth grader at Crescent Elementary and is the son of K.R. and Dana LaRue of Crescent.