Hope Squad Recognizes Students

On Monday, March 5th, the HOPE Squad of Springville Junior High School came up with the idea of handing out HOPE Squad tickets to fellow students. “In our weekly HOPE Squad meetings, we discussed ways in which the HOPE Squad could interact with the students, and keep the momentum of the group’s purpose going, which is being a support to their peers,” said Mrs. Courtney Droz, the ninth grade counselor and HOPE Squad advisor. “We wanted to reward students who were doing good things that sometimes go unnoticed, things like being a good friend or a good citizen.”

One of the HOPE Squad members in our school is Sydney Kerbo. Sydney has been part of the ticket handing out. “It’s nice to find people who are nice and to show that you appreciate it,” said Sydney Kerbo. Sydney Kerbo mentioned that the activity was enjoyable. Sydney handed out four tickets to four students. The students were: Bailey Bird, Lexey Anderson, Nathan Graham, and Vannessa Aboyte.

Lexey Anderson, an eighth grader at SJHS, said, “It was surprising and I got candy for it.” Lexey Anderson got a ticket for being a good friend.  Many students were recognized for their kindness throughout the school. Each HOPE Squad member handed out a few tickets. It wasn’t easy though. First HOPE Squad members had to recognize the people who they thought who had done a great job at being a leader here at the school.

More HOPE Squad projects are yet to come. All projects that the HOPE Squad come up with help our school in some way and will continue to throughout the years with every new HOPE Squad member.