Hosting Young Philosophy Enthusiasts
March 19, 2026

HYPE

EQ: How Does Power Affect/Influence/Shape the Morals of Our Society?

Sub Essential Questions

What makes an empathetic person?

Who Holds the Power in Society?

How can having Power Change an Individual?

In what ways can power be used to justify immoral actions?

How do laws and institutions reflect the moral values of those in power?

How does power influence which moral values are prioritized?

How do we determine societal morals?

How do power dynamics shape knowledge, truth, and everyday behavior, as explored by thinkers like Foucault?

2026 H.Y.P.E
MC's

Our 2026 H.Y.P.E. MCs have shown a lot of commitment to our Ethics Forum at Souhegan High School, which is why they were picked to be an MC at H.Y.P.E.

Aoife McAllister

This will be Aoife’s fourth year at HYPE! She is a part of the Girls Tennis team, an active member in Ethics Forum and takes a huge liking to communication. HYPE is important to her because of the opportunities to meet and learn new people, including their perspectives on interesting topics.

Sophia Yates

This will be Sophia’s fourth year attending HYPE! She is a member of the girls tennis team, is part of the theater club, NHS, is an active member of the Ethics Forum, and holds important roles in the school's concert band. HYPE is important to her because she wants everyone to have a voice and know that the things they say matter.

Isabelle Miller

This will be Isabelle’s 4th time attending HYPE. She is currently the Community Service Coordinator for the Souhegan Chapter of the National Honor Society, the director of the Souhegan Valley CROP Walk, and a figure skater. Her favorite aspect of HYPE is that it gives students a place to talk about important topics without feeling uncomfortable.

Logan St.Denis

This year will be Logan’s fourth time attending HYPE! Whether it’s captain of the XC, vice president of Student Activities Committee, or Student Grade Representative of Community Council, Logan loves to be a leader. Logan hopes students gain a widened perspective of the world and people’s interpretations.