News We Love: Custodian recognized for saving student who was choking
Updated: 11:17 PM CDT Mar 9, 2025
An employee with Little Miami Local Schools in Ohio was recognized this week for saving a student who was choking during lunch.It happened on Monday when the school鈥檚 custodian, Denise Day, saw the student choking on a piece of bread.Denise jumped into action and administered the Heimlich maneuver to help the student.Little Miami School Resource Officer Andrew Hayslip presented Denise with the 鈥淵ou've Been Caught Doing a Good Deed" award, which honors people who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for others.鈥淒enise's quick thinking, calm under pressure, and dedication to the students' well-being are testaments to the unsung heroes working in our schools daily. This moment is also a powerful reminder of the importance of teamwork鈥攆rom the students who sought help to Denise, who responded without hesitation,鈥� Hamilton Township police said in a post to Facebook.
An employee with Little Miami Local Schools in Ohio was recognized this week for saving a student who was choking during lunch.
It happened on Monday when the school鈥檚 custodian, Denise Day, saw the student choking on a piece of bread.
Denise jumped into action and administered the Heimlich maneuver to help the student.
Little Miami School Resource Officer Andrew Hayslip presented Denise with the 鈥淵ou've Been Caught Doing a Good Deed" award, which honors people who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for others.
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鈥淒enise's quick thinking, calm under pressure, and dedication to the students' well-being are testaments to the unsung heroes working in our schools daily. This moment is also a powerful reminder of the importance of teamwork鈥攆rom the students who sought help to Denise, who responded without hesitation,鈥� Hamilton Township police said in a post to Facebook.