On 11/4 Ansonia Elementary School Student Rylen Hart was recognized for his exemplary leadership in keeping his classroom secure and safe within the last week.
Rylen is in first grade and like other students at Ansonia Schools, they are instructed not to open classroom doors to strangers or people they do not know. Sometime in the last week a “big man” came to Rylen’s classroom, knocked on the door, and wanted to enter. Rylen did not know the man who was a stranger to him and he immediately secured the door and reported it to his teacher. As it turned out the man was a new custodian at Ansonia Schools and there was no danger.
Ansonia School Resource Officer, Deputy Tyler Young heard from Rylen’s teacher, Mrs. Wynk, about the situation and the story made its way to Sheriff Whittaker. It was decided that Rylen should be recognized for his efforts and thoughtfulness in this matter of security.
Sheriff Whittaker and Deputy Tyler Young presented Rylen with a certificate of recognition. Sheriff Whittaker swore in Rylen as an Honorary Deputy for the day. Great Job Rylen and thank you for doing the right thing and keeping your teachers and classmates safe and secure.
Photo: Darke County Sheriff’s Office