Feel-Good Friday: Middle Schoolers' Quick Thinking Save Their Bus Driver and Classmates' Lives
Five middle school students in Mississippi took swift action when their bus driver lost consciousness during an asthma attack, helping to bring the bus to a safe stop. They administered medication, called 911, and controlled the vehicle until it was secure. All students and the bus driver were unharmed, and the students were later recognized for their bravery and teamwork.
- ▪Bus driver Leah Taylor lost consciousness due to an asthma attack while driving the school bus.
- ▪Students McKenzy Finch, Jackson Casnave, Darrius Clark, Kayleigh Clark, and Destiny Cornelius helped steer the bus, apply medication, and call 911.
- ▪The Hancock County School District commended the students during a pep rally for their quick response and cooperation.
- ▪Principal Melissa Saucier praised the students for handling a potentially dangerous situation with composure and effectiveness.
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Feel-Good Friday: Middle Schoolers' Quick Thinking Save Their Bus Driver and Classmates' Lives By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 10:20 PM on May 01, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. School bus. (Credit: Unsplash/Maximilian Simson) In 2023, I wrote about a young boy from Detroit named Dillon Reeves who, because of his quick thinking, and skills he had learned from his father, was able to take over the driving of his school bus after the driver lost consciousness. Interesting that these stories seem to repeat themselves every few years. But what's even more amazing is that we have young people who know how to step up to the plate, take action, and do what is needed to save lives.
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