About Us
Welcome to the Student Unity Network, a club created for students, by students. We are committed to preventing social isolation, bullying, and school violence, while promoting unity and inclusion.
Director of the Mecklenburg County Teen Court program, Ms. Lauren Bowley, joined CUNC's fun ice cream event to speak about common teen issues, how school environments can impact students in our age group, and ways to prevent situations that can lead to becoming an offender in Teen Court.
Each chapter of SUN adjusts and focuses its mission depending on the unique needs of its school.
SUN isn’t just about spreading kindness— it’s about:
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listening to student concerns
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addressing real issues
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taking meaningful action to create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone.
Our initatives center around:
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Creating inclusive environments in schools
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Providing peer support for students
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Empowering students to take a stand against bullying and exclusion
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Organizing engaging events
The Charger Unity Network Club's "Kindness Link Project", where students were encouraged to observe acts of kindness at school, write about them, and connect them in a competition to see which grade could create the longest chain.
Bringing our community together in schools and beyond.
Testimonials
"The Charger Unity Network Club has been such a great opportunity for me and was so meaningful. It taught me that there is always unity behind the emptiness you feel. I really feel like this club has helped heal my depression and make me a better person. I love to be involved with all sorts of things, and I am really thankful I was a part of the club this year!" .
"Being a member of CUNC means being a part of a vibrant group of fellow students, whose prime goal is to bring our school together through the best means- kindness. Through the club, I have truly realized the impact of empathy and compassion, which has built up my personality in many aspects. For example, the Kindness Link Project really showed me that there is kindness in our world, and we, as members of CUNC, should focus on fostering that kindness, whether through activities or just helping someone brighten their day".
Team
Amrita Meda
SUN Founder and CEO
The Student Unity Network Board
MAIN BRANCH
Sammy Gable
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Jacob Whitehead
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Karina K. Tretiak
EVENTS LEAD
Ayushman Patra
RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Prisha Patel
MEDIA STRATEGIST
The Charger Unity Network Club Board
Jay M. Robinson MS
Lilly McConnell
CUNC PRESIDENT
Sriya Mognti
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Mariah Sloan
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Gnapika Kalidindi
STUDENT RELATIONS CHAIR
Sai Jadav
LIAISON ADVISOR
Alicia Chacko
LIAISON ADVISOR
Irin Charmis
SECRETARY
Events
April 2025
CUNC's Kindness Link Project The Charger Unity Network Club's "Kindness Link Project", where students were encouraged to observe acts of kindness at school, write about them, and connect them in a competition to see which grade could create the longest chain.
May 2025
CUNC Ice Cream Social and Guest Speaker Director of the Mecklenburg County Teen Court program, Ms. Lauren Bowley, joined CUNC's fun ice cream event to speak about common teen issues, how school environments can impact students in our age group, and ways to prevent situations that can lead to becoming an offender in Teen Court.
November 2025
Walk to END Epilepsy- Charlotte SUN Members volunteered to raise awareness for Epilepsy.
Chapters and Branches
Jay M. Robinson MS
• The Charger Unity Network Club (CUNC)
• SUN's first branch
• Established in 2024
Ballantyne Ridge HS
Myers Park HS
• The Wolves Unity Network Club (WUNC)
• SUN's third branch
• Established in 2026
• The Mustangs Unity Network Club (MUNC)
• SUN's fourth branch
• Established in 2026
• The Panthers Unity Network Club (PUNC)
• SUN's second branch
• Established in 2026
Providence HS
Get Involved!
Think one person can’t change much? Try starting a chapter. Try leading. Try teaming up with us. Let’s see what kind of difference SUN can make.
Interested in becoming a member?
Creative and Content Team
Design eye-catching graphics, write captions, and help manage our social media. Perfect for those who are creative, love Instagram, or enjoy content creation!
Events and Executive Team
Assist in brainstorming, organizing, and running events — from school activities to fundraisers and community events. Great for detail-oriented organizers!
Outreach and Partnerships Team
Connect with students, schools, and other organizations. You'll help us grow by spreading the word, sending emails, and building partnerships. Must have strong communication skills!
Did You Know?
Almost 6,500 teens, ranged from age thirteen to seventeen, have reached out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline in just the past year alone.
Eleven school shootings have already occurred in the U.S. since January 01st, 2025.
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42 students, teachers, and staff have been injured
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Appalachee High School in Georgia
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Evergreen Hope High School in Denver (September 10)
- Twenty miles away from the infamous Columbine High School shooting (1999), one of the deadliest school shootings in American history
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Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis (August 27)
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North Little Rock High School in Arkansas (September 12)
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SouthWest Edgecombe High School in North Carolina (September 12)
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Thurston High School in Michigan (May 07)
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Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Texas (April 15)
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Lakeland Elementary School in Washington (April 08)
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Pasadena Memorial High School in Texas (February 01)
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Antioch High School in Tennessee (January 22)
Antidepressant prescriptions for teens have risen 64% faster — and 130% faster for teen girls.
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Clinically significant anxiety and depression are life-impairing, holding the same medical weightage as asthma or diabetes
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These medications block the recycling of serotonin in your brain, unaturally affecting how your brain regulates emotions
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Severe side effects include suicidal thoughts, psychosis, seizures, agitation, and hyponatremia (a dangerous drop in blood sodium levels)
2.2 million people aged twelve to seventeen had a Substance Use Disorder in the past year.
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In 2023, 1.86 million adolescents aged 12 to 17, or 7.2% of teens nationwide, reported using drugs in the last month
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Among teens who reported using drugs in the last month, 83.9% report using marijuana during that same period
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442,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 years old used an illicit drug other than marijuana in the last month
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5.4% of 8th graders have used illicit drugs in the last 30 days
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15.1% of 8th graders have tried illicit drugs at least once
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By the time they are in 12th grade, 36.8% of teens have tried illicit drugs
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8.90 million 18- to 25-year-olds used drugs in the last month
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5,926 Americans aged 15 to 24 years old died of an overdose of illicit drugs in 2023
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5.67% of overdose deaths start from individuals aged 15 years
4 in 10 American high school students report prolonged feelings of sadness or hopelessness and 2 in 10 seriously consider suicide.
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A significant portion of teens experiencing prolonged sadness or suicidal thoughts do not receive mental health treatment
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Rates of prolonged sadness and suicidal thoughts have increased over the past decade
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Many high school students who seriously consider suicide do not tell anyone about their thoughts
Youth under the age of 16 accounted for 54% of all cases processed in juvenile court in 2022.
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Youth in the juvenile court system often lack access to consistent support networks, like mentors, counselors, or safe spaces
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A significant number of these youth struggle with academic challenges, truancy, or dropping out of school
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A large portion of youth entering juvenile court deal with life circumstances beyond their control, such as poverty, family conflict, or exposure to violence
69% of adolescents aged 13-19 said they felt alone in the last fortnight and 59% feel they have no one to talk to.
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Peer interaction becomes increasingly important during adolescence; adolescents spend more time with peers than with family and are highly influenced by peer approval or rejection.
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Strong peer relationships support mental health and resilience, whereas peer rejection, bullying, and loneliness increase risk for depression and other mental health issues
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Social deprivation during adolescence can have lasting effects on brain and behavior
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Chronic isolation can impair cognitive flexibility, learning, and attention
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Isolation during adolescence produces stronger effects than isolation at other life stages
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Many adolescents use digital technologies and social media for social connection
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Face-to-face peer interaction is critical during adolescence
