West Plains students honored at PACE Awards

By SHANNEN TALBOT

Staff Reporter

Several Cheney and Medical Lake students were honored on May 23 in the annual PACE Awards at Eastern Washington University’s Hargreaves Hall.

PACE, or Partners Advancing Character Education, is a grassroots initiative meant to promote good character through partnership with schools and other agencies. The organization works from a common list of monthly character traits like integrity, honesty and citizenship.

PACE expanded to the West Plains in 2013 and educators from local school districts recognize students who exemplify the character trait of the month.

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