<p>Emily Doepke and students in the Promise Academy gather together for a session on Wednesday, October 15, at Flathead High School. The day included team-building exercises, the importance of confidentiality, and a discussion of how students respond to negative experiences and positive alternatives to consider. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
October 17, 2014
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October 17, 2014 9 p.m.
Promise Academy helps students with a will to succeed
Class aims to unlock youths’ potential
On the lawn in front of Flathead High School Wednesday, a group of 10 students sat in a circle with teacher Emily Doepke as she talked about coping skills — something any teenager would benefit from.