Good citizenship shines a positive light on one's community

By KIMBERLY LiVECCHI

Contributor

(Editor’s note: The PACE (Partners Advancing Character Education) character trait for November is citizenship.).

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” Abraham Lincoln

Citizenship is defined as the state of being vested with rights, privileges and duties as a member of society. Being part of a society or community affects an individual as much as the individual affects the community. The rights and privileges that come with being a part of the community come with duties and re...