Pursing Victory with Honor
It takes skill and talent to sink that basket---but it requires a dedication to character for young men and women to take what they learn in sports to grow into happy, productive adults. That’s why the New Mexico Activities Association honors student athletes for their sportsmanship on and off the court during the State High School Basketball championships at The Pit in Albuquerque March 11-15. Once again, student athletes will receive “Pursing Victory with Honor” citations and scholarships, and you can get details on this terrific Character Counts program at www.nmact.org.

New Mexico Welcomes National CC! VP
National Character Counts! vice-president, Jessica Ellis, was greeted in New Mexico by a pep rally held at Duranes Elementary School. Duranes was one of the schools she visited during her trip. Ms. Ellis also visited APS schools Eugene Field Elementary and Rio Grande High School. She also visited the New Mexico Activities Association and Gallup Schools. For more pictures of Jessica Ellis' visit, vist our Photo Gallery.

Gallup Independent Highlights Character Counts! Activities

CHURCHROCK - Playing games called Big Mean Fish, singing about trustworthiness along to the famous YMCA song and drawing hand prints to display on a parade float - those are just some of the activities the Miyamura High School Character Counts! Club brought to Churchrock Academy for Red Ribbon Week.

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James Monroe Middle School Dedicate Monument
ALBUQUERQUE - From the day James Monrow Middle School opened in Paradise Hills siz years ago, the calues-based curriculum of Character Counts! was part of the foundation.

"It's the cornerstone," said Monroe assistant principal Rey Torres. "I don't have to say I think it is, or I wish it is." MORE

Duranes Parade Shows Heart of New Mexico

Character truly was in the hearts of many New Mexicans who marched and celebrated Character Counts during the kick-off parade hosted by Duranes Elementary School on Friday, October 19.

Festivities continue through this week as New Mexico celebrates Character Counts! Week across the country.

Character Counts at Balloon Fiesta 2007!
Kids from the YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs of Albuquerque enjoy balloon rides sponsored by Northrup Grumman at this year's International Balloon Fiesta. Character Counts of Albuquerque would like to thank Ron Miller of Northrop Grumman for coordinating this memorable event. See more pictures of activities during Balloon Fiesta.