Not that I should be saying "Yes" to any more assignments, but I did. About a month ago the NOHS PTSA wasn't going to do anything for RRW because no one would step up and accept responsibility for it. After several attempts at trying to convince others that we could do a great job with just a little team work with no one jumping in to help, I wasn't going to let a perfect opportunity to help students understand the importance of making good decisions, so I said "Yes". I'm so glad I did. I met wtih my dear friend, Lana and together we organized a weeks-worth of activities. Monday was the kick off with dozens of posters and banners like these
going up around the school. Monday also was the kick off for the pledge table. At the pledge table students had the opportunity to sign/agree to "Make Good Choices."
The Pledge read, "I pledge to make good choices, to be a positive role model for my friends, use safe driving practices, avoid illegal use of cigarettes, drugs or alcohol." The pledge table was up at school for all three lunches Monday thru Thursday. For signing the pledge they recieved a sticker, red ribbon bracelet and a piece of red candy. They were told that the class with the most signatures will recieve free tee shirts.
On Thursday we had our finale assembly with Brandon White as our Key Note Speaker. We shared footage from the movie, "The 5th Quarter" and then he shared his experience of being a UK football player and the devistation that happened when three teammates decided to drink while under the influence of alcohol.
After the assembly the students were given the opportunity to have their pictures taken in photo booths for free during lunch. We called this "Picture Yourself Making Good Choices". The students really enjoyed the experience.
In the end we had nearly 600 students sign the pledge. On Friday the winning class was announced - Freshman class. Everyone in the Freshman class will recieve a free tee shirt that says, "Choices Matter!"
It was a great week! I'm so glad I didn't give up. We spent less than a dollar per student - which is amazing considering…($24 for 2000 stickers, $188 for 1000 bracelets, $7 for table clothes and red beads, $600 for photo booths, $0 for speaker, $50 for thank you gift for Brandon White). We had at least 2 volutneers to manage each pledge table - great support!
The tee shirts were printed at no cost to the campaign. I did this by getting sponsors to pay for the printing. Thanks to The Brook Hospitals, Phoenix Printing, American Mothers of Kentucky, Bristol 42, The Burning Bush, Fuzziwiggs Candy and Roger Harness we were able to print 300 tee shirts that say "Choices Matter" to the winning class.
I am so grateful the for opportunity to serve. It did not come at a convenient time in my life what with me working a full time job, but it was worth every moment of stress, every phone call and all the determination I used to make it a success.
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