Not all heroes wear capes. You might not notice them, but they’re sitting right in your class, on the sports team you coach, chilling at the lunch table you walk past during your rounds.

Look hard enough, and you’ll find hearts of gold – those who bleed respect, integrity, maturity, selflessness. Those who’ll be a friend to that shy new student;  who you can always count on to give you only positive vibes in class – who have made Bernards High just a bit more of a vibrant community from their presence and deeds, seen and unseen. The list and descriptions can go on, but truth is – you know a hero when you see one.

So help us out and tell us one you know.

Once nominated, they’ll go under review and selected by the Everyday Hero committee (one for every month), and announced school-wide. Their profile and blurb will be displayed in the glass case by the Athletic Office, and given a generous gift card from Yella’s! In the case your nominee is not selected for this month, they may very well be considered for a future month. 

It may not seem like you’re doing much, but to honor those who serve an example to others makes more waves than you think – not only to remind this community of the stuff heroes are made of – but to give us all something to strive for.

Adaneli exemplifies what it means to be an Everyday Hero through her consistent kindness and genuine care for everyone around her. Whether interacting with classmates or teachers, she approaches each person with a warmth and openness that makes our school community better. Her dedication shines through in everything she does; she gives her absolute best effort whether tackling challenging coursework, participating in school activities, or simply when committing to being a good friend. Perhaps most telling of her character is her thoughtfulness at this year’s homecoming dance, where she welcomed students she had never met onto the dance floor, transforming what could have been a lonely evening for others into a memorable and inclusive experience. Her actions remind us that true heroism isn’t always grand gestures—sometimes it’s simply seeing someone who needs a friend and choosing to be that person. Adaneli’s empathy, work ethic, and selfless spirit make her a role model for all of us, and she is deeply deserving of this month’s Everyday Hero recognition.

Congratulations to the January Everyday Hero, Adaneli Tomas Lopez!