Monroe High School freshman Christopher Braden, 15, gets help from his teacher Morgan Kottke as he wears his Michigan Week Quality of Life medal for the first time.  Christopher was nominated by Ms. Kottke because of his activities in Boy Scout Troop 743 and his work as a Sunday School Youth Leader at St. Mary’s Church.  Christopher also is a member of Monroe High School’s award-winning concert and marching bands.  Also during recent Michigan Week activities, the MHS Allies in Monroe (AIM) program was recognized with a Community Leadership Award.  AIM is an innovative mentoring program designed to enhance student achievement, increase the number of students furthering their education after high school and improve student-staff relationships.  Students who achieve their goals and improve their GPA by at least 15 percent in a trimester can earn a $200 scholarship check from the program.