Senior’s Best Friends in Uniform | Columbus News

When Grove City High School welcomed students back, senior Ashton Amick’s favorite part? Hanging out with school resource officers Joe Hughes and Marcus Petty—his closest friends. From dressing up as a cop for Halloween to collecting patches and writing mock tickets, Ashton’s bond with the officers has deepened over the years. They’ve become mentors and confidants, helping him through his final high school year while also inspiring other students to see police as approachable allies. For Ashton’s mom, they’re more than authority figures—they’re family. Their friendship proves that real connections can transform school culture, one sticky note and patch at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/701524809baf14be