MMS HOPE Squad Spotlights

This year Morgan Middle School is full of HOPE for the 2023-2024 school year! Students can count on their very own HOPE Squad to help out if they are feeling stressed, anxious, or sad. 

According to HOPEsquad.com, "HOPE Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. HOPE Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces the risk of youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention." 

MMS has a special group of kids on the HOPE Squad this year:

Daxton Noss is in eighth grade and his favorite subject is history. Noss wanted to be on the HOPE Squad because he loves to help others. He enjoys soccer and you can find him playing Fortnite in his spare time. 

Carrie Carter is in the eighth grade and she doesn't have a favorite subject: She likes all of them! She has desired to be a member of the HOPE Squad since she started middle school and she is glad to finally have the opportunity. If you talked to her friends they would say that she is a very passionate girl who has a fun personality. She likes playing softball, riding horses, and riding dirt bikes in her free time.

Avery Ann Porter is in seventh grade and her favorite subject in school is HOPE Squad because "It's the best." She wanted to be on the HOPE Squad because she enjoys helping others and making people laugh and smile. When she isn't performing her HOPE Squad duties you can find her playing sports and hanging out with friends. 

Zachary Child is in eighth grade and he thinks history is fun. He wanted to be a member of the HOPE Squad because helping people makes him feel good. He is fond of sports of all kinds from baseball and basketball to golf. He has a very friendly personality and is fun to be around.  

Chesnee Rich is in seventh grade and she joined HOPE Squad because it's fun. She wanted to be a member so that she could help people. She likes power tumbling and one of her defining traits is her outstanding kindness. She hangs out with her buddies in her spare time. 

Alivia Wiscombe is in seventh grade and her favorite subject is Spanish because she thinks it's entertaining. She likes helping people and spreading kindness with the HOPE Squad, but when she has a moment to herself she uses it to hone her volleyball and art skills.

Paige Kathryn DeWitt is in 8th grade and loves being creative. She enjoys painting in art class and loves the subject above all others. She wanted to be on the HOPE Squad because it gives her the chance to look out for her peers and see the good in the world. She enjoys piano, playing softball, and hanging out with family and friends.

Jessica Brooks is in eighth grade and her favorite subject is HOPE Squad. She wanted to be a member because it provides a good environment for helping those in need. She loves to dance, be with friends, and visit the mountains. 

Ryker Naffziger is in seventh grade and his favorite subject is HOPE Squad. He enjoys being a member because of the kind people he is surrounded by. He plays sports, likes being with his buddies, and is very good at being friendly to others. 

Cole Toone is in seventh grade and he likes being a member of the HOPE Squad because it is fun and it helps other students in need. He is a hard worker and enjoys wrestling and football. 

Hudson Dunn is in seventh grade and his favorite subject is "lunch- if that is even a subject." Said Dunn. "I'm always hungry." He likes being on HOPE Squad because it is a good club for what he likes. He enjoys sports and he cares about others. He likes hanging out with friends and is a very nice person to be around. 

Sam Woolsey is in eighth grade and enjoys being on the HOPE Squad because it is fun and exciting. He loves the outdoors and enjoys hunting and fishing. In addition, he likes making stuff with his hands, riding dirt bikes, and hiking. 

Cece Goodrich is in seventh grade and her favorite subject is math because it's simple and comes easy to her. She wants to help as many people as possible and HOPE Squad made that dream come true. She loves music, dance, and being with her family.

Edwin Albert Wilde is in seventh grade and his favorite subject is Spanish. He is a member of the HOPE Squad and enjoys practicing his basketball skills and playing with his dog. 

Lila Grace Crookston is in seventh grade and she loves math because it is easier than the other subjects. She wanted to be on the HOPE Squad so that she could lift people up and learn more about suicide. She likes to play guitar, sing and read in her spare time. 

Brody Ostrander is in seventh grade and his favorite subject is Physical Education because it is fun. He likes being a member of the HOPE Squad and is a dedicated football player. He can be found hanging with his friends in his free time. 

Hayden Mecham is in eighth grade and he loves Physical Education. He chose to be a member of the HOPE Squad because he wants to help with suicide. He is a determined sports player who plays football, basketball, and baseball.

Sadie Moore is in eighth grade and she enjoys HOPE Squad because she wants to help people. She likes to play volleyball, and soccer and spend time with her family. 

Dresdyn Elmer is in seventh grade and thinks HOPE Squad is fun. He likes helping people and plays football and soccer in his free time. 

Aveley London is in eighth grade and loves math because she gets to challenge herself and use her brain. She loves to serve others, play soccer, and cook. 

Harley Stout is in eighth grade and she can't choose a favorite subject. She wanted to be a member of the HOPE Squad because of the environment it gives. She plays competitive basketball, enjoys gaming, and likes to bake. Her favorite game is Roblox and she likes to sleep in her spare time. 

Quade Kuhn is in seventh grade and he likes HOPE Squad because it is overseen by Mrs. Demond. He wanted to be on HOPE Squad so that he could help others and be a friend to everyone. He likes playing football, wrestling, and rebuilding stuff.

Lainee Limb is in eighth grade and she joined HOPE Squad so that she could help her peers. She likes playing volleyball, hanging out with her friends, and making bracelets.

Dayton Mecham is in eighth grade and his favorite subject is Physical Education because it's fun and he likes exercise. He enjoys interacting with people through HOPE Squad and playing football, basketball, and baseball. 

Megan Pincock is in seventh grade and she loves making art and being creative. She enjoys making people happy so HOPE Squad was the perfect fit for her. She likes to be clean, play with animals, and run. λ