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What is a Hope Squad?
What is a Hope Squad?
Our group is made up of Boise High students who were nominated by their peers, for being trustworthy, kind, a good listener, and someone who is nonjudgmental
We meet daily in Ms. Rotchford's room during 3rd period to talk and learn about mental health. We get help from Mrs. Tipping - Boise's social worker, all our counselors, and Mrs. Hocevar - Boise's psychologist.
We are trained how to recognize signs that our peers may be in distress and how to reach out, and to connect peers with help and hope.
We work to promote mental wellness at Boise High, in authentic ways that work for students. We want to foster an inclusive, safe community, reduce stigma, and build awareness.
Who is Hope Squad?
Who is Hope Squad?
Elena Chamberlain
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health?
What motivated you to join Hope Squad?
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla?
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Zoe Robinson
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I - with consent - steal my friends clothing and fix any holes before embroidering a design that fits the person's personality into their article of clothing.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I was already helping the people around me in a mental health capacity but I didn't have the resources that Hope Squad offered. I was overwhelmed trying to balance everyone without support and enticed by the idea of having more resources to help the people I love.
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? Gorilla
If you could have any superpower what would it be? I would love the power to have a calming effect on the people around me.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? Would you want a cup of tea?
Thor Black
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I nordic ski practice every day to give myself a break from the monotony of school and college applications. It gives me time to be peaceful in my own head and evaluate how I am doing.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I've seen so much struggling at Boise High and I've experienced portions of it myself and I want to do everything I can to help people in any way possible.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? I think flight. I'm scared that I would get lazy and inactive but it would also save me so much time.
Victoria De la O
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? pay attention to my feelings and actually taking care of myself
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? to help people
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? the men sadly
If you could have any superpower what would it be? i would teletransport
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? what do you guys eat?
Doug McDaniel
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? To escape negative emotions and feel at peace I love to read.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? Personal struggles with mental health along with the motivation to help others through the things I had to deal with on my own.
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? 1 gorilla
If you could have any superpower what would it be? I would love the power of super strength
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? Where they come from.
Frank Thomas
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health?
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Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla?
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Opal Pirus
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I like to create art and set time aside for self care when i need it
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I like helping people and I understand what it's like to struggle with mental health. everyone in the class is also so wonderful
If you could have any superpower what would it be? shape shifting
Will Studebaker
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I practice mindfulness by reading philosophy and helping others, as they broaden my perspective and make me realize just how much life has to offer.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I wanted to join Hope Squad to further enhance my knowledge and understanding of mental health. I was also enticed by the concept of having a class solely devoted to helping others and making Boise's culture far more beneficial to those within it.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? I would ask them if they think that Star Wars or Star Trek is better. If they said "Gleep glorp." (which means "Star Trek is better.") I would run and hide because that would mean that humanity is definitely doomed if it's being taken over by Star Trek lovers.
Julia Anders
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I practice mindfulness by going on walks and thinking of the things I'm grateful for!
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I wanted to learn more about mental health and help others!
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? 100 men!
If you could have any superpower what would it be? I would want to speak every language or play every instrument.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? I would say, "hello friends!"
Maggie Gustavsen
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Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla?
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If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Scarlett Meyer
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I workout and spend time outside in nature.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I wanted to gain the skills to help my friends and peers.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Shapeshift, so I could change into any animal and I could both swim and fly!
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Kenzie Wheeler
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I make sure to set aside time for myself where there is nothing I have to do, but the things i want to do.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I had heard really great things from the members, but i also really like both of the advisors and they were a big reason i wanted to be apart of it.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Time manipulation
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Simon Quick
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? Stay in the Word, stay in prayer, listen to my body and what it needs.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I know from experience that when you're under a lot of stress it makes a huge difference to know that you have something to fall back on.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? prolly like probability manipulation. Or the ability to eat cheetos without getting any cheeto dust on my fingers.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
Tegan Schwend
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? i sleep, i hang out with friends and i do gymnastics
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? to help people with there mental health because i know how it feels
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Wings, i fly WHEEEE
Link Rice
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I enjoy practicing music, drawing, reading, and organizing.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? After losing a close friend to suicide I wanted to do everything I could to make sure nobody else goes through that experience.
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? The gorilla.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Being able to have whatever superpower I want.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? Will you take my siblings as tribute?
Madi Trinder
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? Running
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I joined because want to help people understand talking about mental health isn't a bad thing.
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? I would ask them how they where able to find us and how did you build a spaceship to travel that "far" to get here.
Michael Despot
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? Going outside with my dog and breathing the fresh air.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? So I could have a class where I could actually help people! (My friend was joining the class too!!!)
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? Are you a interstellar Diva?
Rainy Adams
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? During the summer i love getting out on the water with my paddle, but writing a poem always helps find the right words.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I myself struggle to get why growing isn't liner, I hope i can find my answer, and help others along the way to find there questions and there answers. Everyone deserves a helping hand and I wanted to be someone to rely on.
If you could have any superpower what would it be? Biokinesis.
Izzy Boeck
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I hangout with my group from camp!! The cits
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? To make sure all people feel included and accepted, no matter the interest, or hobby.
Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla? Trick question...Poppy over rules.
Jackson Radford
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? I do things that make me happy, like listen to music, draw and hangout with family and friends.
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? I joined Hope Squad to get to know the student body better and involve myself further in the BHS community
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? I would ask them if they built the pyramids.
Sofia Cooper
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? i love to go outside to walk my dog and get fresh air
What motivated you to join Hope Squad? MY FRIEND MICHAEL DESPOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them? ARe yOU a DivA WHy ARe yOu HerE
Your Advisors
Your Advisors
Katie Rotchford
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health? i I do lots of different things but my favorites are a
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Sherry Tipping
How do you practice mindfulness or stay in tune with your mental health?
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Who's winning - 100 men vs. 1 Gorilla?
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If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, what's the first thing you'd ask them?
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