Anderson Monthly Character Traits and Quotes

Month Character Trait Quote of the Month
September Integrity "Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching." — C.S. Lewis
October Responsibility "The final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands." — Anne Frank
November Sportsmanship "Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work." — Vince Lombardi
December Courage "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." — Winston Churchill
January Equality "All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." — Jackie Robinson
February Respect "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou
March Perseverance "Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." — Mia Hamm
April Cooperation "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is a progress. Working together is a success." — Henry Ford
May Optimism "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." — Harriet Tubman
June Wisdom "I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out." — Ellen Ochoa