By-Line: Joseph Bober, FCSO
On March 13, 2025, members from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office visited three local schools to present three exceptional students with awards for being “Great Kids” for March 2025.
Every month during the school year, the “Great Kid” Award is presented to students who respect their peers, help others, work hard in academics, and represent themselves and their school well. The recipients are nominated by FCSO’s School Resource Deputies and school employees.
“We’re always excited to present some of the wonderful kids we have in Flagler County with the Sheriff’s Great Kid Awards,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “The students receiving these awards are all doing great things in our community and their schools. We want them to know that we appreciate their hard work and we’re here to help and support them to reach their goals! Keep up the great work!”
Below is a summary of each student and why they received the Great Kid Award.
Wadsworth Elementary School
Armani Ricks
5th Grade – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Armani Ricks for leading by example with her academics, behavior, and athletics. Armani is a great listener, studies her assessments earning great grades, and applies strategies she learns in the classroom. She always makes the right decisions, helps younger students find where they need to go, and uses her manners when speaking to others. She is also an excellent athlete and leads her team in flag football outside of school. She is an amazing example of a Great Kid!
(Great Kid Award Recipient Armani Ricks, Wadsworth Elementary School)
Buddy Taylor Middle School
Lilah Cool
8th Grade – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Lilah Cool for being a fantastic student in the classroom and is always kind to the Dean’s Office and the staff. She is a positive student, has manners, is a wonderful role model to her peers, and leads by example. She strives for excellence daily. We are lucky to have such an outstanding young lady as part of our school family and look forward to her bright future!
(Great Kid Award Recipient Lilah Cool, Buddy Taylor Middle School)
Matanzas High School
Hanna Maria Kruhliak
10th Grade – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Hanna for being a great leader who consistently offers assistance to faculty and staff. She is a member of ROTC and demonstrates a hard work ethic and volunteers her time to academic and athletic events on our campus. Hanna also helped create our Eastern European Club and assists students who have transferred to our school from Eastern Europe. She goes above and beyond and demonstrates our school motto: “Make Good Choices, Hold Yourself Accountable, Strive for Excellence.”
(Great Kid Award Recipient Hanna Maria Kruhliak, Matanzas High School)
