“If you’re down, just keep smiling, that’s what I do.” - Apalachin Elementary School 5th grader Jewel Belokur.We may have to do things a little differently for now, but that doesn’t change the fact that our community’s outstanding students deserve to be recognized and celebrated as Akshar’s All-Stars.

Today we recognized 5th grader Jewel Belokur for using her amazing heart to lead by example, always putting others before herself and never being afraid to speak up for others when they need help.