September 2025 Bearcats of Character Recognized
The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees recognized this latest group of students named Bearcats of Character for the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, September 15, 2025 for the character trait CURIOSITY.
Curiosity is a crucial component of one's character. Our innate urge for discovery and exploration is a key element of our human desire for wisdom and knowledge. It’s what keeps us intrigued in the plot lines of movies and books. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. All individuals experience curiosity but differ in their willingness to experience it — behaviorally, intellectually, and emotionally.
Congratulations to the following students, Aledo ISD's September 2025 Bearcats of Character!
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Aledo High School: Luke Franklin, 12th Grade
When it comes his Luke's education he is always inquisitive. His systematic approach to problems solving allows him find out the information needed to solve the problem. He is always Interested in learning about new things and how to apply that learning in real life. Luke once told me that if you stay curious it allows you explore new things and investigate the unknown.
Daniel Ninth Grade: Grady Moore, 9th Grade
Grady asks great questions every day! He asks for clarification, to find out more about something, to check understanding. He's a leader in the class, not afraid of not knowing, but always seeking an opportunity to learn.
Aledo Middle School: Reagan Welsh, 7th Grade
Reagan demonstrates curiosity by actively participating, showing enthusiasm for learning, and embracing challenges rather than avoiding them. She asks "why" and "how" questions, connects and wants to explore topics beyond the classroom, and shows a willingness to take intellectual risks. Her curiosity is contagious and a spark that ignites other students to explore or go deeper when they normally wouldn't. What an example for our other learners!
McAnally Middle School: Xavier Jules-Guerrero, 6th Grade
Xavier exemplifies curiosity through his fascination with geography, especially maps, flags, countries, and capital cities. He excels at creating accurate maps, identifying locations around the world, and teaching others about geography, sharing his excitement for learning with those around him. His curiosity inspires others to explore the world in new ways.
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Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy: Hamilton Ferriss, Pre-K
Hamilton demonstrates curiosity by eagerly exploring new activities daily. He enjoys discovering how things work and trying different ways to solve problems. His curiosity helps others be excited about learning.
Annetta Elementary School: Maren Manthei, 5th Grade
Maren demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity in the classroom. She goes beyond surface-level understanding by asking thoughtful questions and showing a genuine interest in exploring new topics. She displays all of the traits of a great scientist, and her desire to learn motivates her peers to do the same!
Coder Elementary School: Sammy De Leon, 4th Grade
Sammy stands out as a student who demonstrates a genuine curiosity about the world around him. Sammy is always ready to dive deeper and explore new ideas. His inquisitive nature not only enhances his own learning, but also sparks great conversations and curiosity in others.
McCall Elementary School: Shepherd Coleman, 4th Grade
Shep has displayed his curiosity since the first day in my class when he was intently reading over decade posters that I have hung up about the 20th and 21st centuries. Each day, he seeks knowledge about small details he's heard in the lesson, inquires about the schedule, or shows interest in another topic that has captivated his interest
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McKinney Elementary School: Ellie Sebastian, 3rd Grade
Ellie is a wonderful example of a person with curiosity. She consistently asks questions to further her understanding of any and all topics that pique her interest. Ellie definitely has aided in helping all students gain a greater understanding of what we are learning each day. Thank you Ellie for diving for a deeper meaning in what you are learning! I know this will continue and you will do great things because of this!
Stuard Elementary School: Levi Dobbs, 4th Grade
Plutarch once wrote, "The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled." Levi has the fire of curiosity as a young scientist. He loves to discover the world around him through collecting and exploring. He asks compelling questions to clarify his understanding and thus helps those around him to understand better. He continually seeks to make meaning of the world around him. His curiosity is inspiring!
Vandagriff Elementary School: Maverick Wright, Kindergarten
Maverick shows a strong sense of curiosity in class by asking lots of questions and showing genuine interest in new topics. Whether we’re reading a story, exploring science materials, or introducing a new concept, he’s often one of the first to engage — asking 'why' or 'how' something works. He enjoys hands-on activities and loves to explore new things! His enthusiasm is contagious, and he frequently shares his discoveries with our class.
Walsh Elementary School: Eleanor Hanover, 2nd Grade
Eleanor is always asking questions that show she is thinking deeply about classroom content and about the world. She finds creative ways to solve problems and is constantly making connections between what she is learning and her own experiences. She aspires to be a marine biologist when she grows up, and is already demonstrating scientific ways of thinking!