Kid of the Month: Hunter Dove, Jacksonville

Photo by Mike Kemp

Age:

School: First-grader at Bobby G. Lester Elementary, Jacksonville, North Pulaski School District

Favorite subject: Art.

Family: Michelle and Joseph Dove, a sister named Annabelle and a brother, Joey.

Favorite meal: Sandwiches.

Most cherished possession: Sonic teddies.

Hobbies: Drawing, riding a bicycle, and spending time with his family.

His best friends are the “front office crew” at school: Terrance Hatcher, Latitia “Tish” Hankins, Charity Kendrick, and Gary Beck.

 “Hunter demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom,” wrote Cheesa S. Williams, marketing and communications coordinator for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. “He is well mannered and respectful to peers and teachers. Hunter shows exemplary character through his compassion, honesty, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty in creating a positive school environment.”

Hunter is a kind soul that loves making friends of every age. His parents say that Hunter “never meets a stranger and is always willing to give to others.”