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Siblings Receive New Bikes at St. Lucie Elementary School

From Left to Right: Joshema Haughabook, Assistant Principal Kathy Potenza, Mr. Octavious Robinson, Dr. Michelle Herrington (Principal), Jorell Haughabook, and St. Lucie Sheriff’s PAL Board members Stephanie Herring and Sgt. Wes Harbin at St. Lucie Elementary School.

Jarret Romanello, The St. Lucie Post

April 30, 2021

(ST LUCIE COUNTY) A brother and sister have new bikes to ride to school thanks to the Greater Love Family Worship Center in Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Police Athletic League.

Jorell & Joshema Haughabook lost their father a year ago in a hit and run accident in Fort Pierce and walk to St. Lucie Elementary School every day. “They are truly two amazing children that have had a tough year and deserve this,” Dr. Michelle Herrington, the school’s principal said.

Jorell, a fifth-grader, gets his bike from the St. Lucie Sheriff’s PAL. The bike was won at a raffle at a PAL Boxing Tournament earlier this month, and the winner donated the bike back so a deserving child could have it.

“Jorell is a kind, well-mannered and positive kid,” says Octavious Robinson, a teacher at the school and pastor at the nearby Greater Love Family Worship Center. “We need to build these kids’ self-esteem and ensure they get to school safely.” Mr. Robinson’s church donated Joshema her pink bike so the siblings can ride to school together. “It brings a little joy to their lives after a tragedy,” says Mr. Robinson.

Jorell and Joshema live in Fort Pierce with their mother and grandmother and look forward to the bike rides together. “We have a great school and great community; I am happy to see the community come together to support this family,” Assistant Principal Kathy Potenza said.

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