Council Recognizes Clayton's Finest Young People

The Clayton City Council recognized some of the finest students in the city Tuesday as part of its "Do The Right Thing" program.

"Do The Right Thing" was started in September by the city to encourage good character and citizenship among students at , and .

The Clayton Community Business Association and Clayton Police Department have taken part in the initiative.

Councilmember Hank Stratford, who was mayor last year and championed the initiative, said "Do The Right Thing" is making a difference.

"I think it's a subtle but constant way to teach kids about the importance of having good character," he said.

Students honored at Tuesday's meeting were:

From Mount Diablo Elementary:

Kate Amos
Katie Grace Groebner

From Diablo View Middle School:

Daisy Agers
Mykelle D'Tiole
Rachel DeLong
Shane Mann
Emma Keneipp
Connor McMurdo
Katie Lewis
Robbie Parker
Casey Mitchell
Jared Vance

From Clayton Valley High:

Mary Madera
J.P. DeSouza
Ariana Alvarez
Aamena Alloo
Kyle MEtz
Sara Kommer
Jason Fernandez
Lauren Valory
Ted Hall
Jacquelyn Svoboda