The McNicholas Milestone

Q: What do you do for McNicholas? 

A: I am the chair of the community outreach committee for the HOPE Squad. I’m also a school ambassador.  HOPE squad is a national suicide prevention program that is led by trusted school staff as well as students. As the chair of the community outreach committee my job is to reach out to resources in the community to learn more about available resources as well as spread awareness. This year I was able to get multiple organizations to come out to a McNick football game to spread awareness and show that we are here for the McNick community. Our HOPE Squad at McNick is constantly putting out positive affirmations, planning for future events, as well as discussing ways that as a HOPE Squad we can better impact our community. 

Q: What does Hope Squad mean to you? 

A: HOPE Squad is a very important program at McNick. We share available resources for mental health as well as allow students to come and talk if needed.  

Q: Where do you plan on attending college and studying? 

A: I plan on double majoring in Equine Science as well as Veterinary science at Morehead State University. I plan on double majoring in Equine Science as well as Veterinary Science at Morehead State University. I want to eventually manage an equine recovery center for racing horses after I graduate. I have always had a love for animals, probably due to growing up around livestock. I am planning on choosing Morehead State due to being nationally ranked as one of the best vet science programs. 

Q: Do you plan on continuing in certain activities related to your work with Hope Squad? 

A: I plan on continuing my service work at Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship after I have graduated from McNick.  I got into volunteering at this organization just to fill my service hours at McNick, but I now absolutely love it and have worked my way up to being a board member and spending countless amounts of hours there weekly. I am lucky enough to also gain experience, which helped me gain scholarships for equine science at multiple universities.