Meet Your Peer Supporters!
History of TOPS
Mayo High School believes in caring for your mental health!
Teens Offering Peer Support took shape in the Spring semester of 2019, opening up a room for students to come to when they needed a safe place to talk.
In the Fall semester of 2019, TOPS moved into a bigger space in room 2-202, redecorated and opened up its doors for Mayo students to come in all periods of the day! As more peer supporters were added, TOPS expanded its outreach to include mental health awareness activities, such as the Green Bandana Project and special speakers.
When Mayo transitioned to distance learning, TOPS went virtual! We offered virtual appointments for students who needed support, as well as used our Instagram and Twitter pages to help spread the word about mental health awareness.
In the fall of 2021 we got upgraded to a MUCH bigger space in 1-217K! With new furniture, lighting, calming music, fidget toys and art supplies we have been able to serve more Mayo students than ever before! We also hope to continue to provide mental health awareness through special speakers and activities.
TOPS strives to continue growing and remaining a source of mental health support and a place students can find a listening and empathetic ear.
Meet your Peer Supporters!
McKenzie Strenke
"I am a senior this year! Some activities I am a part of include art club, debate, diversity council, global affairs, SOS, and the T.O.P.S. Room."
Zoe LeBrasseur
"I am a senior here at Mayo High School. I am involved in a couple things other than TOPS including Mayo Key Club, Mayo Girls Varsity Soccer, Mayo High School Honors Society, and MN Rush Soccer! I love to spend time with friends, be outside, meet new people, and eat yummy food."
Sofia Haakenson
"I’m currently a senior here at Mayo! Some of the things I’m involved in at Mayo are TOPS, Student Government, Honor Society, Spanish Club, and I’m one of the captains for Mayo Girls Soccer! In my free time I love to be outside and listen to music (if you have any suggestions let me know!) I’m super excited to meet and talk to you!!"
Audrey Aney
"I am a junior at Mayo and am currently on the Mayo tennis and alpine ski team. Some things I enjoy are watching Netflix, hanging out with friends, and spending time with my dogs. I'm super excited to me you!"
Isabel Wright
"I am a senior at Mayo High School. I am involved in Mayo Honors Society, Key Club, Mayo Girls Soccer, and T.O.P.S. Outside of school I love to go for hikes, hang out with my friends, and spend time with my family at my cabin."
Shannon Chen
"I’m an 11th grader! I am on the swim and track team."
Reilyn Schoenfelder
“Hi!! I’m a junior here at Mayo. Some things I enjoy doing outside of school are playing volleyball, baking, going on walks, weight lifting, being outside, and spending time with family. I’m excited to meet you!”
Laney Limburg
"I’m a senior and I’ve been in TOPS for 2 years. I’m also a part of Mayo Honor Society, Spanish Club, Key Club, Spartan 300, Spanish Honor Society, and I tutor as well!
Vanessa Coop
"Hello, I am a Junior this year! I am on the Mayo Winter Competitive Dance Team and I also work at Chick-fil-a. I have six younger siblings and volunteer at AWANA cubbies. I care a lot about other people and am ready to listen to anyone who needs a listening ear or someone to talk to.
Interested in becoming a Peer Supporter?
In order to becoming a peer supporter, you must fill out an application, interview and receive positive recommendations from your teachers. After being selected, you will receive training on the program and active listening skills.
Applicants must be in (or going into) 10th, 11th or 12th grades and have an open hour, with which to work in the TOPS room. It is also important that applicants be compassionate and empathetic people, good listeners and passionate about mental health.
TOPS is a student-led group, therefore peer supporters are encouraged to brainstorm creative ideas to reach out to the student body to help support and educate about mental health.
TOPS Application 2020-2021 - Google Docs.pdf