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Northwest Missouri State University


Character TRAITS

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Month TRAIT Description
August Responsibility Taking ownership of what you say and do
September Respect Treating others with courtesy and honor
October Self-control Having control over one's actions, words and emotions
November Citizenship Being loyal to your school, community and country
December Compassion Caring for others with kindness
January Tolerance Acceptance of differences and the uniqueness of others and celebrating the common ground we share
February Honesty Being truthful in what you say and do
March Cooperation Working together toward a common goal
April Perseverance Demonstrating determination and commitment to complete a task
May Patience Ability to remain calm and to wait for what you want
June Confidence Freedom from doubt and believing in yourself
July Integrity Always doing the right thing even when no one else is watching