Freshmen at Warrensburg-Latham are being prepared for the challenges of high school through mentorship thanks to a new program in the school. 

Warrensburg-Latham Superintendent Cheryl Warner explains Link Crew is a nationally researched program that helps bridge the gap between middle school and high school. It also allows the opportunity to build mentoring relationships between freshmen and upperclassmen. 

School Counselor Adriane Moody says this time of year can be very busy due to the incoming students so it's a relief to have these Link Crew leaders who are there to assist the freshman because it lightens the load a bit for the counselors. 

Regional Radio heard from some of the Link Crew leaders who are taking this year's freshman under their wing. 

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Moody envisions the students in Link Crew now becoming leaders when they become juniors and seniors. She is excited for this program to grow and evolve.