Providing Role Models to Our Elementary Students

HUDDLE is a leadership/mentorship program. Members have the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they serve as role models for youth.

The HUDDLE leadership program consists of highly qualified, well-established teen role models who have taken part in a very selective application process. Students MUST be tobacco, alcohol and other drug-free, be involved in school and/or community activities, have average or above average grades, be comfortable talking in front of groups, and have an interest in mentoring and supporting younger students. 3.0+ cumulative GPA is recommended.

Acting as role models and presenting classroom lessons designed to build resilience, the HUDDLE leaders strive to present alternatives to tobacco, alcohol, other drug use and violence for the elementary school students.. 

Approximately 245 HUDDLE members divided over the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms in the Medina City School District, as well as St. Francis Xavier School and The Bowman House.  In total, the club visits approximately 60 classrooms each month.

Applications are accepted in February for the following year. Staff evaluations and group interviews are required and take place in March/April. The HUDDLE teams are announced in early May. This is a highly competitive program.  

To apply to Huddle, contact Ron Blue via email at  bluer@medinabees.org