Award Winner

MPD and DTRT Award Ceremony DEC 17 2025 (12 of 25) - Copy

Victor Garcia

Seventh Grade, Paul W. Bell Middle

Victor’s compassion, integrity, and courage inspire everyone around him. Whether he is helping others in his neighborhood, showing generosity toward those in need, or standing strong in the face of bullying, Victor consistently chooses empathy and kindness over anger or self-interest. He enjoys helping his community and recently spent time helping a neighbor find their missing dog. Instead of spending his savings on toys or video games, Victor recently chose to donate $300 to an organization helping underserved children, saying he believed that helping others was more important than spending money on himself. This act of selflessness shows his understanding of what truly matters in life. Despite his good heart, Victor has faced bullying, yet through it all, he’s shown remarkable composure and emotional strength, handling the situation with maturity. When the other students tried to provoke a fight, Victor simply ignored them and chose peace over retaliation. Whether helping strangers, showing generosity, or handling adversity with grace, Victor truly embodies what it means to choose to do the right thing every day.