Lone Peak High School in Highland will hold its Knight of Hope event on Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to an October 26 report. The evening is scheduled to focus on teen stress, confidence, and family connection.
The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature keynote speaker Michelle Porcelli in the school auditorium. Porcelli is an educator, licensed counselor, and TEDx speaker who holds degrees in education and school counseling from Brigham Young University. She has also authored courses for BYU Independent Study.
In addition to the keynote, the event will include a Community and Connection Fair in the school's commons area. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local service providers, participate in a service project, and explore various resources. Hot chocolate and cinnamon rolls will be served during the event.
The Alpine School District previously published a suicide prevention resource guide in September. In that guide, prevention specialist Karen Hunter stated that connectedness is considered the single most critical protective factor against suicide. Data from the Utah State Board of Education cited by the district showed that the percentage of Utah youth who seriously considered attempting suicide dropped from 17% in 2023 to 12% in 2025.
