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DATE: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
TO: School Board Members
FROM: Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognize Plant City High School Cross Country Runner for an Exemplary Display
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 7, 2015, during the Florida High School Athletic Association boys cross country state finals, Plant City High School Junior Luke Whitmore spotted a struggling competitor.  In a selfless display of compassion, Luke helped Walker Thomas from Plant High School to his feet and across the finish line. 

In a letter to the principal of Plant City High School and also printed in the Tampa Tribune, Walker's father expressed his gratitude for Luke's selfless and kindhearted action. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
There is no financial impact to the budget as a result of this agenda item.
EVALUATION
No evaluation is needed for this agenda item.
SUBMITTED BY: 
    Wynne A. Tye

  Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
(813) 273-7033
    C 10.01a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20151117_705 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 10.01a