The Wind-Up Staff | SJHS
October 25th, 2002

SADD people want to
take over the school

By Kristen Garrison

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Doubling in size since last year, SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) looks forward to a promising school year of preventing destructive decisions, according to Mrs. Sarah Moore, advisor.

"Our membership has increased from around 15 active members last year, to 30 plus this year. We feel that now it will be a lot easier to get things going, plus we have a lot more input," said Mrs. Moore.SADD's goal is to help educate the student body about making positive choices when it comes to destructive decisions. The club is currently in the middle of red ribbon week (October 23-31), encourageing students to participate in making positive decisions by wearing/keeping a red ribbon as a reminder. Members will also be going to Upton to speak with students about smoking hazards. "We feel that we need to get into the middle school and teach kids about making smart choices.

We think it is very important to stop the problem before it starts," said SADD club secretary, Lisa Ballard, senior. The club is also thinking of positive alternatives to partying. Although different ideas such as a Bingo Night and a Gym and Swim Night have been discussed, nothing has been decided on.The officers are seniors Liz Schmuhl, president; Barb Bentley, vice president; Lisa Ballard, secretary; and Amanda Lechenet, treasurer. The advisors are Mr. Jim Berry and Mrs. Moore.