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Julie Jackson
Paige Bell College of Charleston   The 2021 Class of GoBeGreaters is happy to welcome Paige Bell!   Paige has an extraordinary, “rise from the ashes” story of perseverance and determination. While she details a challenging childhood, Paige took charge of her perspective and turned her life into a mission of greatness.   “ I...
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Jaaden Steele Hidden Valley High School Grants Pass, Oregon   Meet Jaaden Steele from Hidden Valley High School! Jaaden started a non-profit food pantry out of her high school to provide for families in the community. She has served many children and families in the past few years and inspired many of her peers along...
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Coach Kuykendall receives the Go Be Great Award after his outstanding leadership at Frisco ISD. He was the Frisco High School football coach for seven seasons until 1999 when he became Frisco ISD’s athletic director. In his many years serving the district he has impacted the lives of countless students, athletes, and faculty. As he...
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Herff Jones customer service exemplified greatness with their customer service appreciation day. By using the GBG mission as a theme, the team encouraged and motivated each other. Natalie Jones, yearbook manager from Kansas City, MO, explained one group activity: For one of our engagement tasks, we made Note cards for the team (see picture attached)...
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Connie Earley received the Go Be Great Award on May 25th, 2021 at North Rich Elementary School in Laketown, Utah. She is celebrated for her efforts to instill the mission of Go Be Great into the lives of her students throughout her career. Beyond her students and fellow faculty, the entire community has been moved...
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Katy ISD coach Bubba Fife was awarded the GoBeGreat award after selflessly serving the community for more than 35 years. After retiring in 2009 with 77 career wins, Coach Fife remains an active member of the Texas High School Coaches Association. His work at district, area, regional and state track and field keep Fife a...
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World Baseball Outreach is an organization near and dear to the heart of GBG. Providing Baseball leagues and equipment to children that might not get the opportunity to play, WBO incorporates the Go Be Great mission into their coaching every day. Brocko’s legacy lives on through WBO as his story is shared with each and...
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Aaron received a GoBeGreat award for selfless service after creating outstanding learning platforms designed to empower students and challenge educators to a new way of teaching. Hart embodies the mission of Go Be Great as he shares the importance of social and emotional learning in schools. Utilizing multiple free educational outlets to spread his message...
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In spite of a global Pandemic the cheerleaders from Warren Middle School made it their mission to spread joy in their community. From writing uplifting cards to decorating sidewalks with positive messages, this crew of inspiring young people uplifted fellow students, school faculty, and community members. They didn’t stop there, however. When two classmates were...
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The GoBeGreat Award from this year’s NCA High School Nationals was presented to Alamo Heights High School after they raised funds and collected gifts for more than 850 children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. Community service has always been an important mission for the cheerleading team as they hope to be great on and...
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The GoBeGreat Foundation celebrates difference-makers and overcomers, those who serve with kindness and selflessness while sharing their gifts, talents and opportunities with others. It encourages perseverance, leadership and community.