Makenna Johnson and Emma Lewis are Southwestern Middle School’s recipients for this year’s Triple “C” award.

Makenna Johnson and Emma Lewis are Southwestern Middle School’s recipients for this year’s Triple “C” award.

The faculty nominates students who have shown “Character, Courage, and Commitment” throughout their middle school years. The students were honored at the Middle School awards assembly recently.

The Triple “C” award is given by the state Attorney General’s office. One of the ways to encourage young people is by continuing the Triple “C” awards program which recognizes the “Character, Courage, and Commitment” of New York’s students.

School officials said Makenna and Emma have demonstrated these Triple “C”s. They are role models for other students and have shown a positive attitude and kindness toward their peers. Both Makenna and Emma are honor students and have received several awards during their middle school careers.