School spotlight

Southern Huntingdon

SHC students bring THON-inspired energy to CHAMP, lifting families across the southern county.

Highlights

Why they lead

Southern Huntingdon earned its first CHAMP Cup through strong partnerships and relentless fundraising.

School profile

Campus snapshot

Southern Huntingdon County High School and Middle School guide students through academics that build relationships for successful and productive lives.

Campus

High School / Middle School

Address

10339 Pogue Road, Three Springs, PA 17264

Focus

Academics that build relationships for life

2025 captains

Meet the 2025 CHAMP captains.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Junior

Drew Flood

CHAMP is important to me because it's a time when the community comes together for an amazing cause to help those in need.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Junior

Emma Smith

CHAMP is important to me because it unites us as one, supporting the people in our community so you don't have to fight alone. It is an amazing organization to be a part of!

Grade: Junior

Emmie Hull

CHAMP gives me the chance to take action with other students and make a real difference for families in our community. It's exciting to see what's possible when we rally around a common goal.

2nd Year Captain · Grade: Junior

Haylee Slep

For so many of us CHAMP isn't just a word, it's a story that has touched our family, our friends, and most importantly our community. CHAMP has been a big part of my life. CHAMP provides hope, love, and strength to families in their time of need.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Senior

Josie Hull

CHAMP is important to me because, together as an entire county, we can give back and help families in need.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Senior

Makenzie Harmon

CHAMP holds a special place in my heart because it gave my dad a second shot at life. The incredible love and support in our community highlight that no one, including you, ever has to face their battles alone.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Senior

Maverick Huntsman

CHAMP is important to me because we are helping groups of people overcome their obstacles.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Senior

Nick Lazor

CHAMP has been the backbone of Huntingdon County since the start, changing many lives and making a lasting impact on others. I'm more than honored to be part of such an incredible program.

1st Year Captain · Grade: Junior

Whitney Hawbaker

CHAMP is an organization that includes the whole community to support those in need. CHAMP also fulfills a desire to make a positive impact on others and show the goodness of giving back. I am so thankful that I'm able to help our community and connect with everyone who is a part of it.

2nd Year Captain · Grade: Junior

Zoey Traxler

CHAMP has a very special place in my heart. It's an opportunity for rival schools and the community to come together to help raise money for families in need. I'm so thankful to be involved in this amazing organization.

Advisors

The educators guiding this team.

CHAMP Advisor

Kyle Hamilton

Mr. Kyle Hamilton started his teaching career at Southern Huntingdon County High School during the 2019-2020 school year. However, his first time being involved with CHAMP was actually the year prior, when he taught at Juniata Valley High School. Coming from Penn State, Mr. Hamilton was familiar with student-run, philanthropic organizations because of THON, so helping with CHAMP at SHC felt natural. The expectations for the first CHAMP event as an advisor were low, but to the surprise of many, SHC did extremely well with fundraising and they won the CHAMP Cup - their first ever! From then on, SHC has done well with fundraising under the guidance of Mr. Hamilton and other critical partners within the southern end of the county. These partnerships have allowed the SHC Captains to give back to their community, helping countless families in need along the way.

Leadership by year