Meredith Ortiz
Fifth Grade, Shenandoah Elementary
Meredith consistently advocates for what is right and takes pride in her school, always making sure that she follows the rules and encouraging others to do so as well. Recently, she went above and beyond to deter vandalism at her school. Upon finding graffiti in the girl’s bathroom, she rallied a group of girls to scrub it off. By doing so, she showed her classmates that keeping their school clean is a shared responsibility, not just a job for the custodians. By turning a negative situation into a positive team-building moment, Meredith proved that she is a true leader willing to take action for the betterment of her school and peers.