Abbott's Gator Traits by Month:
September: Respect - treating others as you would want to be treated by being polite, kind, and fair
October: Responsibility - taking care of one's self and others; being responsible for all decisions/actions
November: Citizenship - Respectful devotion to one's country and community
December: Compassion/Caring - showing gentleness, goodness of heart, compassion, and friendliness
January: Commitment - pledging to carry out some action until you reach your goal
February: Honesty/Integrity - acting according to what is right
March: Cooperation - working together for a common purpose
April: Perseverance - never giving up
May: Self Control - being in control of your words, actions, emotions, and behaviors
June: Courage - being brave when scared; doing the right thing when others want you to do wrong