PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Imran Gourrameu gets a push from Briella Marquez during a scooter race Sept. 16 that was part of Whitehall-Coplay School District's annual Steckel STARS assembly. Each year, second- and third-grade students take a trip to the Whitehall High School gym, where they learn about the STARS (Safe, Team player, Achiever, Respectful and Self discipline) positive behavior model - and have fun along the way.

Whitehall High School cheerleaders entertain and motivate Steckel Elementary School students with one of their cheering routines during the Steckel STARS (Safe, Team player, Achiever, Respectful and Self discipline) rewards program assembly Sept. 16. Second- and third-grade students were introduced to the positive behavior model through a pep rally.

Steckel Elementary students react to the entertainment and spirit of the WHS cheerleaders.

Off and running in the oversized clothing relay race is second-grade student Valentina DeJesus.

Enjoying the STARS event festivities are Ella Vera and Sam Cabrera. Both are in Mrs. Dulin's third-grade class.

Steckel Principal Cora Snyder takes to the microphone to emcee the Steckel STARS pep rally and explain the rewards program to students. Students can earn reward tickets for demonstrating good behavior, which are eligible to “purchase” prizes in the school's student store.