LHS HOPE Squad

A huge thank you to @TeamforBen and The Party Animal Express for an AMAZING day! One of the best Hope Week days ever!! 💜🩵

A big thank you to our school resource officer, Officer Mehn, for joining our training yesterday! He shared the role of police in supporting individuals during mental health crises, the specialized training officers receive, and resources to support their own mental health. 💜🩵

Thank you @BrandonSaho & @happinessmerch for coming to our school today to talk about mental health. A great morning with a very important conversation.

We're excited to announce that this year's Mental Health Awareness Basketball Games are this Thursday & Friday. Please wear purple & teal to support suicide prevention & mental health awareness. We will have local mental health organizations to share resources & support. 💜🩵

To finish #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek, we had recess at lunch today, because even high schoolers need recess! So much fun...basketball, four square, spikeball, cornhole, Legos, board games, yoga, Just Dance, & more! A reminder that play is important at every age. #988lifeline

Thank you to Tori Morrison & @TeamforBen for visiting us today for #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek and reminding us all that 988 - the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - connects you to help 24/7. 3 numbers that can save a life. Save it, share it, and check in on your friends. 💜🩵

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay & we asked students to share with us what makes life worth living. 💜🩵 Let's keep talking, listening, & supporting each other - because every life matters and there is always hope. If you're struggling, please reach out.

Today for National Suicide Prevention Week, we welcomed Bec from @1N5_org where we focused on having good conversations about self-care and taking care of our mental well-being. We also had a little fun while doing that! Thank you so much Bec!

We started National Suicide Prevention Week with Lunch on the Lawn, and what a beautiful day we had to relax and spend time outside during the school day!

Today we were so excited to use the Steve Kenyon Outdoor Classroom for our first Hope Squad Leadership Team meeting of the year! What an amazing addition to our school! Thank you @LHSTigersInc and LHS Green Team for leading this huge project.

Our final senior is BRANDON WAPLE! Thank you for your commitment to mental health awareness & for always finding fun and creative ways to bring hope and positivity to your fellow students. Next year, Brandon will attend Ohio Northern University to study middle school education.

Today's senior is SOPHIA LOOMIS! Thank you Sophia for your commitment and dedication to our Hope Squad over the past 4 years. Next year, Sophia will attend Wright State University to play volleyball and study nursing. We wish you all the best on this next journey! We'll miss you!

Next up is senior RYAN FAESSLER! Thank you Ryan for your dedication to our Hope Squad and it's mission over the past 4 years. Thank you for also being the best emcee at all of our events! Next year, Ryan will be attending the University of Cincinnati to study aviation technology.

Today we recognize senior MAX CARVER! Thank you Max for your commitment to helping others & for helping make our school a more caring and supportive place for everyone. Next year, Max is attending Morehead State University to play football and study biomedical services (pre-PA).

Our next senior is GODSPEED DAVID! In addition to being a dedicated Hope Squad member, Godspeed is a youth fellow with Hopeful Empowered Youth (HEY!) working to improve youth mental health in Greater Cincinnati. Next year, Godspeed will attend UC to study business administration.

Today we recognize senior JOSIE COOPER! This year Josie was the first ever Loveland Hope Squad member to be selected to serve on the Hope Squad National Council! Next year, Josie will be attending the University of Tennessee to study human development and child life.

Today's senior is KATIE COLLIER! Thank you Katie for your dedication to our Hope Squad over the past 4 years and your commitment to mental health awareness. Next year, Katie plans to attend Miami University where she will study marketing and entrepreneurship. We will miss you!

Today we recognize senior NADIA BUSTIN! Nadia is the true definition of a Hope Squad member. Her care and concern for others is unmatched. Thank you Nadia. Next year, Nadia is taking a gap year and then she plans to attend Xavier University to study international cinematography.

Today's senior is WILL BERTOLI! Thank you Will for your constant dedication to our Hope Squad over the past 4 years and for raising awareness around mental health in our school. Next year, Will be attending The Ohio State University to study finance. We wish you all the best!

Today we begin our 2025 senior spotlights! First up is LIAM AMY. Next year, Liam will be attending Indiana University to study marketing. Thank you Liam for your commitment to Hope Squad and to always trying to find creative ways to spread hope in our school. We will miss you!