Bring It On! – December 19, 2022: S.W.A.G.G.E.R (Students Who Act Generously, Grow, and Earn Respect) Awards – Part II

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This is a continuation from last week’s program.

The hosts of today’s edition of Bring It On! are Liz Mitchell and Clarence Boone. Earlier this fall the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Children and Youth (CSCY) sought nominations for the 2022 SWAGGER (Students Who Act Generously, Grow, and Earn Respect) Awards. The successful nominee shall have taken action that enhances the lives around them through generous acts, personal growth, and the promotion of respect. The S.W.A.G.G.E.R. (Students Who Act Generously, Grow and Earn Respect) award criteria acknowledges children and youth who have shown commitment to a cause or taken action(s) that has improved their lives and/or the lives of others around them. The award is granted from the Commission on the Status of Children and Youth, whose purpose is to promote connections in our community which empower, enhance and nurture children and youth.

Nominations were accepted from educators, neighbors, friends, relatives, and clergy of students who live or attend school within the Monroe County Community School Corporation area. Youth nominees fell into four school-age grade groups: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Ultimately, seven young nominees won S.W.A.G.G.E.R Awards. They were selected from among 17 impressive young people, all of whom were recognized for their meaningful and generous acts. In the 9th-12th grade category, awards went to four African American ladies, Sydney Crossley, Sabrah Wagner, Jael Davis and Saphyne Franklin for exceptional leadership in social justice activism by advocating for a racial discrimination justice policy to be included in the MCCSC student handbook.

This evening three of those ladies, Sydney Crossley and Jael Davis, Sabrah Wagner, along with Mr. Isadore James “Jimmie” Torry, Co- Chair of the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Children and Youth, join Liz Mitchell and Clarence Boone.

Credits:
Today’s hosts are Liz Mitchell and Clarence Boone.
Bring It On’s Executive Producer is Clarence Boone.
Tonight’s Assistant Producer is Liz Mitchell.
Show Consultant and WFHB News Department Director is Kade Young.
Program Engineer is Chantalle LaFontant.
The original theme music was created by Jamyl Efiom, with additional background tracks by David Baker.