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Trustworthiness

Have integrity, be honest, keep promises, and be loyal to your values.

Companionship

Companionship – A Geese Love Story

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Dreaming Big

Dream Big – Cleveland Auto Mechanic Fulfills Lifelong Dream to Become a Doctor

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Honesty

Honesty – Girl Scout Promises No False Advertising

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Trustworthiness

Trustworthiness – Foster Child Gets His Fairytale Ending When Math Teacher Adopts Him

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Friendship

Friendship – Preschool “Twins” Take a Stand Against Discrimination

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Stick-to-itiveness

Stick-to-itiveness – Basketball Players See Their Hard Work Pay Off

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Family

Family – A Girl and Her Duck

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Resilience

Resilience – Meet the Dog Who Learned to Walk Like a Human

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Legacy

Legacy – Homeless Donate In Honor of Slain Police Officer

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Compassionate Leadership

Compassionate Leadership – Mama McDonald’s Helps Teen Get into College

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Teamwork

Teamwork – The Life-Changing Play

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Altruism

Altruism – Indiana Town Honors Longtime Gravedigger

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trustworthy technology use

Trustworthy Technology Use​

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Determination

Determination – Quadruple Amputee Overcame Countless Rejections To Make His Pilot Dreams Take Off

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Generosity

Generosity – Ohio Boy Turns Found Fortune Into an Act of Kindness

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Values into Action

Values in Action – Officers Witness Remarkable Squirrel Rescue

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