Early this morning the WCSO, SPD & the SFD conducted a "Mock Crash" at Wi-Hi. It was announced that this was the biggest attendance they had ever had.
I was personally surprised at how they produced this event and I'm confident the students learned a few things about drinking and driving, especially during Prom Week.
After they finished outside they assembled in the auditorium where key speakers Sheriff Mike Lewis and John Holloway spoke openly with students from all over the County. We will produce a video this evening of Sheriff Mike Lewis' speech as I want to make sure all young children who did not attend are forced to sit down in front of Salisbury News to watch his message. It was very powerful.
More to come.
Mike is such a sweetie.
ReplyDeleteI lost my little brother when he was only 16 due to a car accident that should never have occurred. What was a brief moment of youthful exuberance and "fun" turned into a tragic loss for 2 families and a community. I hope the kids take the scenes that they see today seriously and remember that a automobile is not a toy. Have fun, but be safe!
ReplyDeleteIt was AMAZING. Job well done by all parties, students included. We watched across the street, those students didn't move they watched the whole thing. I didn't get to go inside for the second half, but I heard in was awesome and the drink driver speaker had an amazing story to share with the students. She wasn't able to even finish her story without breaking down. That hit home for the students.
ReplyDeleteAs the victim of a drunk driver, I'm glad to see them doing this for the high school students, especially as they are all planning for their proms.
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