Please think of our basketball family. 4 of our players were in a bad car accident yesterday. The players and their families can use your thoughts and prayers!!🙏🏻🏀🙏🏻🏀

Here are the links to help support the two young women from our community who were seriously injured in a car crash in the past few days. Ty'meriah Stanton: gofundme.com/support-umhss-… Jenna Foster: gofundme.com/support-um-Jen…

“I know somebody that saw a girl passed out on the side of the road & she pulled over to see if she was alright. The girl had alcohol poisoning, so she called 911 to get help for her. Today, the somebody’s help saved that girl’s life. Be kind. It always goes a long way.”-Jill D.

“I started playing baseball when I was 8, I play year round. I pitch & play shortstop. I want to play in college. I’ve started since Fr year & got 2nd team all league 2 years in a row. Last year we made state playoffs & district playoffs, this year we’re gonna win.” -Matt Choi Jr

“I started playing basketball when I was in 5th grade because my whole family played & I wasn’t terrible. I love watching & playing it. I got my 1000th point last night, it’s been my goal since Freshman year & I’m really proud & excited I was able to achieve it!”-Jordan Wilson 12

“I am in No Place For Hate because I’m passionate about making this world more Peaceful and a better place.” -Rayna Friedrich, 9th

“I started rowing April of 8th grade year. I had no idea what I was doing. I continued rowing during the season of 8th grade & over the summer. In July we won gold in a race. It‘s crazy how much you can improve when you‘re determined to get something done.” Olivia Rotondo, Fr

“My family friends have an orphanage in Uganda, I organized a clothing drive to send clothes and toiletries to the people there. It’s always important to stop and give back to those in need!”- Lexie Hain Senior

“Recently I’ve been thinking about how lucky I am to have such an amazing group of friends. Of course it is very important to be kind and friendly to everyone, but I think it is also important to put effort in strengthening bonds that you already have.” - Gena Cirafesi, 10th

“I’ve led a homeless drive since I was 7. I once saw a movie on a homeless man in Philly who was given clothes by a boy, the man died in a blizzard. It broke my heart. I knew I had clothes I could give, & so did others around me. It’s been 10 years & I still donate.”~Grace D, Jr

“I got into Univ of Delaware & that’s big news because I’ll be the 1st one in my family to go to a D1 school. I’m not playing any sports but it’s still kind of cool. It’s the school of my dreams and I’m excited to go there and have the opportunity to flourish.” Tarel Walton, SR

“My friends are so great! They’re so nice and my friends are lovely and so nice! My homecoming last year was so awesome, I was queen!” ~ Laiba Bhatti

“I met Keshawn this year and he’s such a great funny guy and I love hanging out with him in school”~Hannah Hope, 9 “Hannah is such a great friend because she comes and plays games like Jenga, she makes me feel great and special when she visits.”~Keshawn Dozier, 9 A Buddy Pair

“I like math. I’m in advanced math. It’s been a passion of mine since I was young. I’m looking into using math in my future and choosing a career in that field.” ~ Connor Carlton, Fr #HOUM

“I have been obsessed with movies since I was little. My step dad introduced that to me. I’m a writer and I like writing stories. I would love to turn my writing into movies. I want to be a Director when I’m older. I want to make people feel emotions.”~ Ronnie Jenkins, Jr #HOUM

“I started horseback riding when I was in 3rd grade. I got to ride at the Devon Horse show grounds last year. This year I hope to go again and place this time!” ~Katie Frey, 10th #HOUM

“I’m into photo journalism, that revolves around skateboarding. In the last year I’ve had 15 photos published in print, 3 of them were internationally published.” ~ Henry Banyacski, Jr

“I do wrestling for the high school. I want to go D1 in college. I started wrestling in 7th grade. I went to the national tournament last year. I’m most likely going again this year.” ~ Collin Power, Fr #HOUM

Humans of Upper Merion Collin, hard work pays off, keep working!

Humans of Upper Merion Keep believing and working hard Katie!#goals#arelife