A seventh-grader at Lower Dauphin Middle School was recently recognized by Lower Dauphin Communities That Care and Hummelstown Police for doing the right thing.

Emerson Reeder has been encouraging one of her classmates in homeroom and social studies class to get her assignments completed and to make up her late assignments. Emerson's encouragement has helped the other student to improve her academic performance, noted teacher Kirstan Cherry, who nominated Emerson for recognition.

For her efforts, Emerson was called on stage during school lunch and presented with a gift card, a Do the Right Thing T-shirt and certificate, and a Subway coupon. The January program sponsor was Hixon & Simko.

The Do the Right Thing program recognizes students in the Lower Dauphin community who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments, attitude, or outstanding efforts. Anyone over the age of 18 can nominate a child.

For more information, readers may contact Angela Durantine at adurantine@ldsd.org.