7th and 8th Grade Students attend H.I.P.P. Leadership Camp

A group of seventh and eighth grade students at Perrysburg Junior High School (PJHS) who were nominated by their teachers recently attended High Impact Peer Program (H.I.P.P.). It is a two-day camp designed to develop leadership skills and self-confidence to a cross-section of student leaders or potential leaders. Along with developing leadership skills, a strong emphasis is placed on anti-bullying awareness and prevention.

Students were asked to sign a contract, agreeing to participate in all camp events and be willing to be pushed out of their comfort zone. Miss Jackie Derr, H.I.P.P. advisor, stated: “For some, this was not an easy task, but to see them accomplish the high ropes, the wall, the Pamper Pole and discuss activities was simply amazing. Overcoming their fears and instilling more self-confidence will help them become better leaders.”

During a planning session, the students took time to brainstorm ideas on what they could do upon returning to PJHS. The students decided to help with anti-bullying awareness, make PJHS a welcoming place and complete a community service project. When asked to describe something they learned about themselves at camp, Abigail Seiple shared: “I can accomplish so much more if I have faith in myself and turn the I can'ts into I cans.”

The H.I.P.P. students are taking on the slogan: “Lead Today… Bring About Change.” If you would like to help support the H.I.P.P. program through a donation, please visit www.perrysburgschoolsfoundation.org.

Included in the picture are advisors and attendees from left to right: Row 1- Luke Price, Ryleigh Petree, Caitlin Madigan, Carly Marquis, Mason Colon, Cori Lamere, Luke Knight, Chloe Friemoth, Annabel Shim Row 2- Sarah Valette, Hannah Davis, Trevor Dunham, Katy Slawinski, Hannah Hoverman, Rachel Barbano, Jordan Neifert, Mrs. Treece. Row 3- Miss Derr, Drew Paule, Chris Grycza, Nate Stedman, Miller Zachel, Jordan Hood, Emma Chamberlin, Abigail Seiple, Ms. Snow and Mr. Ferguson.