Do the Right Thing Program Awards $60K in Scholarships to Graduating Students

The Do the Right Thing program will present scholarships ranging from
$1,000 to $1,500 to 47 students representing all 14 high schools in the
Coachella Valley.
  

The event will be held on Wednesday at the Desert Learning Academy, at 2248 E. Ramon
Rd in Palm Springs.
  

``This program has made a big impact in our community. Young people
need to be recognized for doing good deeds and making good choices,'' Palm
Springs Police Chief and DTRT board vice president Andrew Mills said in a
statement. ``In just its first two years, DTRT has recognized and honored more
than 2,000 youth in our valley for doing the right thing. We are very happy to
be part of this great program.''
  

Eight students also received special recognition awards.
The students were selected from 300 nominees submitted by teachers and
principals from the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley Unified
School Districts, district officials said.
  

``We had not initially intended to fund every student nominated but in
reviewing the applications, we were struck by the level of need that exists
and opted to provide scholarships to all of these very deserving students,''
said DTRT founder Dr. Terri Ketover in a statement. ``We believe that our
sponsors and donors provide funds to help youth that are struggling today, and
are confident they will continue to support this life changing program next
year and into the future.''