SADD
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Leake Academy
SADD
Sponsors: Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Swearengen
2007-2008 SADD Officers
President
Morgan Coleman
Vice President
Melissa Ellis
Secretary
Hailey Henderson
Program Chairmen
Taylor Hollingsworth
Taylor Webb
Sr. SADD 2007-2008
Jr. SADD Officers:
Bobby Hoffman, Josh People, Audrey Gunn, and Jacob Harthcock
Jr. SADD 2007-2008
SADD Ghost Out 2007
Speaker: Sheriff Greg Waggoner
Sheriff Waggoner shared with the student body the dangers of destructive decisions. He reminded each student that the decisions that are made are often life changing and encouraged students to think before acting. He reminded everyone that God does make a difference in each life.
(Left: Lauren Gunn, President. Middle: Perry McCall. Right: Stefanie Vamenta, Vice President. Not pictured: Kayla Cochran, Secretary, and Tanner Stuart, Treasurer.)
Reverend Perry McCall, pastor of Madden Baptist church, was the speaker for Red Ribbon Week, sponsored by SADD. He spoke to the students about the effects of destructive decisions and how they affect one's future.
"The SADD organization was originally begun to help young people make the correct choices concerning drinking and driving--NO! SADD has now expanded to include not only drinking and driving but also other destructive decisions as well: drug use, teen violence and teen depression and suicide. SADD provides students with positive peer pressure, information from community leaders, as well as intervention tools to help teens deal with destructive decisions wisely.
"The SADD chapter encourages teens to have fun, enjoy life, choose positive personal relationships that do not include alcohol or drugs. SADD members try to be positive influences to show that there are alternatives to abusive substances."
Red Ribbon Week
Our SADD chapter sponsors Red Ribbon Week usually the last week in October to present a visible commitment to a safe, healthy, drug-free lifestyle. We try to create awareness about the dangers associated with alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Our goal is to help students choose healthy lifestyles.
Red Ribbon Week first started in 1988 honoring a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who was kidnapped and killed in Mexico in February, 1988. He was responsible for uncovering a multi-billion dollar drug scam involving officers of the Mixican Army, police forces and government. The U.S. Congress first proclaimed Red Ribbon Week in 1988 to support Agent Camarena and the cause which took his life: combating drugs.
At the end of Red Ribbon Week, we have Scare Away Drugs Day where all studends can dress in their favorite costumes to scare away drugs and show their commitment to a drug free life.
Ghost Out
Throughout the school day, the Grim Reaper randomly pulls chosen students from their classes. He is showing, not telling, the students how easy it is -- how random it is -- to become an impaired driving statistic. The students know from the SADD program that every time a "victim" is pulled out of class, someone in America has just died in a drunk driving crash. The victims' faces are painted white with one black tear. Their eye sockets are blackened with makeup. They are "dead" for the rest of the day. All day long, the dead are in evidence. They attend classes, but do not speak to anyone. If another student talks to them, they act as if they cannot hear, as if they are not there. The victims are given death certificates and obituaries describing the impaired driving crash that killed them. Their obituaries are read to the student body at the end of the day, and then SADD provides a speaker to futher explain what happens when the wrong choice is made.
Tree of Life
Because the tree is a symbol of life, the Tree of Life activity focuses on the positive message of living a life free of the hazards and heartache of involvement with alcohol and other drugs. We place the Tree of Life in a prominent place to remember those who have died or have been injured in an alcohol-related crash and to remember others you wish to have a safe holiday season.
We use a live tree, strung with white lights to signify life. We use gold, silver, blue, and white stars to remember those we've lost, honor those who have survived, honor the living who impact our lives, and promise ourselves, family, and friends of our commitment against destructive decisions.
Prom Promise
SADD knows the pressures that accompany prom and prom parties. The SADD chapter encourages all students attending the prom to sign the prom promise to abstain from destructive decisions and help others who have not made wise choices.
Remember: Every 33 minutes someone in this country dies in an alcohol-related crash. We must do everything possible to stop these senseless tragedies.
