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August's Character Trait Security Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away. Blue Ridge students participate in a great program called Character Counts. Every month two second graders from each class are presented a certificate and recognized in front of their parents and peers for outstanding character. In the back row are Jermaine Riley, Joshua Pemberton, Michaela Meek, Carter Boro, Tatum Fisk, Jared Crimm, Alexandra Meek, Damin Harp. In the front row are Roy Banuelos,Darien Barker, Mikayla Schimmel, Whitney Spurlock, Anastasia Buckles, Luna Lopez, Sydney Egbert. Not pictured is Gracie Hanyzewski. Show Low became the 5th City in the State of Arizona and one of over 170 cities in the United States to be a Character First City. This is a joint effort between the Show Low Chamber of Commerce and the City of Show Low to help guide our community through the challenges of the future. We have a Character Council of 23 community leaders and through the course of the next four years, we will introduce 49 Character Traits that can make a difference (when implemented) in your government, in your business, and in the community (schools, home, and place of worship). Through this program, crime has been shown to be curtailed, businesses have become more successful and we can strive as individuals to become better people. Each month we will hold community training for Character First. We know that many small businesses cannot do the training themselves so we will help you by making it available in one place. Be a part of the success of Character First!, and thereby the lives of the people living in our community, and of those yet to come.

2010 Character Traits January - Punctuality Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time. February - Resourcefulness Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard. March - Tolerance Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development. April - Creativity Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective. May - Discretion Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences. June - Endurance The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best. July - Meekness Yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve. August - Security Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away. September - Diligence Investing my time and energy to complete each task assigned to me. October - Loyalty Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve. November - Hospitality Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others. December - Sensitivity Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me.