Student Spotlight

May 2025

Saber Buddy Program

Last school year, Susquehanna Community implemented a student mentor program between high school honors students and elementary students in need of a positive role model in their life. Students meet once a month during their lunches and build positive relationships with their buddies. Some activities throughout the year are pumpkin painting, Christmas ornament crafts, recess, games and puzzles, and classwide PBIS reward celebrations. As we approach the end of our second year, the positive remarks and significant impact that it has had on both our honors students and elementary students has been astounding. This has become one of the most rewarding programs that we have implemented and we can’t wait to watch the success continue over the next few years. As our seniors prepare to graduate, they shared how much this program has meant to them:

“The Saber Buddies Program reminded us that mentorship is way more than just guidance. It’s about being a steady and safe presence in someone’s life when they need it most.” ~ Senior, Rilynn Groover

“The Saber Buddy program helps kids who struggle socially and it allows these kids to have someone there for them. This program also positively impacts the high school students as well. It helped me find the right career path by pursuing a degree in education. This program has benefited me and my buddy in multiple ways by allowing both of us to come out of our comfort zones and flourish socially” ~ Senior, Alyssa Smith.

Molly Griga

April 2025

Benjamin Detwiler