Special to the
Opelika Observer
The Family Court of Lee County held an awards ceremony last Wednesday for members of its Characters in Action program.
This program recognizes children from Lee County who, by their own actions, make a positive contribution that is above and beyond normal expectations to their home, school, or community.
Receiving awards from Judge Mike Fellows were: Eddie Perez, Zyquon Roberts and Colton Tew.
Perez is the son of Alicia Perez Mendez and is a 10th grade student at Opelika High School. He was nominated for Character in Action by Ms. Shonta Sherfield.
Roberts is the son of Amber and Anthony Roberts is a second-grade student. He was nominated for Character in Action by Jenny Adamson and Julie Reeves.
Tew is the son of Justin and Catherine Tew, and is a first-grade student at Cary Woods Elementary. He was nominated for Character in Action by Amy Dillard.