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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SAVE
GRANTS SPONSORED BY THE
ALLSTATE FOUNDATION - TEXAS REGION
The National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) is proud
to partner with the Allstate Foundation in Texas to support the violence prevention
efforts and teen safe driving efforts of students through their SAVE Chapters.
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made
possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Allstate and The Allstate
Foundation sponsor community initiatives to promote safe and vital communities; tolerance;
inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. The Allstate Foundation believes in the
financial potential of every individual and in helping America's families achieve their
American dream. Additional information on the Allstate Foundation can reviewed at
www.allstate.com/foundation.
National SAVE (Students Against Violence Everywhere) in partnership with
The Allstate Foundation is sponsoring 8 schools and chapters in the Texas
Region in an effort to promote teen driver safety awareness in America's youth.
A $25,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation will allow National SAVE and The
Allstate Foundation's Teen Safe Driving program to be implemented in selected
schools, chapters, community agencies or related programs. Emphasis is to be
placed on the hazards of texting and driving, cellphone related accidents and
other dangers facing Generation Z's youth.
Participating Schools/Agencies:
FALL / WINTER UPDATE:
Fourteen SEHS FCCLA / SAVE Chapter members attended the Region XVII Youth SUMMIT
(Students United to Make Meaningful Influences Today) on January 26. They heard
speakers who addressed various topics including driving safety and violence
prevention. They led a break-out session on domestic violence with the
help of Women's protective Services. They also arranged to have the same texting
simulator that they hosted at their school. The program allowed students to experience
the effects of texting and driving with the use of a computer program and real car,
without actually texting and driving. They also organized a drunk and distracted
driving simulation with other students which involved first responders
and showed what really happens "on the scene." Each presentation was shared with
approximately 500 other students and advisors from throughout the Texas South
Plains. SEHS will be in charge of organizing all presenters for the 2012
Region SUMMIT. Allstate Agents Alan Newton and Henry Insurance Agency were invited
to attend SEHS's events (SUMMIT, texting simulator).
With the help of their school's DARE officer, a FCCLA / SAVE member presented a
safe driving workshop for all 6-12th graders. The workshop shared the dangers of
distracted driving, explained the laws for drivers regarding distracted driving,
allowed students to complete a distracted driving obstacle course, and encouraged
participants to "sign" a pledge to keep their hands on the wheel by dipping their
hands in paint and placing them on a giant steering wheel. The pledge still hangs
in the high school hallway as a daily reminder to students.
SPRING UPDATE:
In conjunction with the Remember Alex Brown Foundation (Alex Brown was a victim
of texting while driving), students were invited to go online to sign a
"No Texting While Driving" pledge on the Foundation's website.
Computers were set up in the cafeteria to allow students to log on during lunch.
In addition, a video was looped of the song "'Til U Got Home," written in memory
of Alex Brown. Flyers sharing the dangers of texting and driving were also hung
on every locker and placed on every car. A "Drive NW TXT L8R" sign was created
using cups on the fence outside of the school football field. The message is seen
by all students and parents who drive to school each day.
SEHS FCCLA / SAVE is creating 4'x4' signs with messages regarding the dangers of
distracted driving and posting them throughout the community. Announcements and
flyers will be shared during the week leading up to Prom (May 7), reminding
students about the Texas Zero Tolerance law when it comes to drinking and driving.
The chapter is working on organizing and carrying out "Shattered Dreams",
a distracted and drunk driving program, at their school this upcoming October 2011.
They are also working on arranging all speakers (keynote and break-out) for SUMMIT
2012 (January), including multiple speakers addressing violence and dafe driving
practices.
FALL UPDATE:
The Ira High School SAVE Chapter participated in a recycling project that they
got their 5th graders involved in; togther they collected just over 600lbs of
cans, raising $90.00. The chapter also participated in Adopt a Highway and
held a pickup on a Saturday afternoon. They gathered 21 bags of trash in just two
hours of cleaning up the two mile stretch of highway for which they are responsible.
Ira continues to participate in Meals on Wheels, delivering food to the elderly
at least once a month.
WINTER UPDATE:
Ira started off the holiday season with a Coat Drive in their school and community
to collect unused coats and jackets for the homeless and needy. Over 150 coats
were donated. The chapter gave half of the coats to the Gateway Family
Violence Home and the other half to the local homeless shelter. They continued
the can drive they had started in the fall with the 5th graders and collected over
2,000 lbs of cans, raising over $600.00. They bought Christmas gifts for a couple
of children and their mother at the local Battered Women and Children's shelter
with the funds raised.
SPRING UPDATE:
Ira High SAVE hosted the West Texas SAVE Summit on Friday, March 25, 2011, where
other area high schools came to learn more about the organization and how to
organize a chapter at their school. The event was sponsored in part by the grant
from the Allstate Foundation. National SAVE Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members
Candy Gonzalez, Ira senior and YAB secretary, J.P. Wilson, and Shadezja Garrett
presented. The National Association of SAVE’s executive director, Carleen Wray,
was the keynote speaker and lead the event’s activities along with Ira SAVE
Chapter advisor Katrina Reynolds. Activities included ice breakers that allowed
attending students to get to know each other. They learned what SAVE is, how they
can make a difference, and how to start their own chapter. During group sessions,
summit attendees broke into smaller groups, lead by Ira SAVE members, and
discussed leadership, awareness, communication, empowerment and engagement.
- Lehman High School - Kyle, TX
The Lehman High School SAVE Chapter’s plans for Teen Safe Driving activities
include promoting traffic safety during Teen Safe Driving Month in May by
inviting the family of Alex Brown, a victim of texting and driving, to speak at
their school. Other plans for the 2010-2011 school year include promoting SAVE
awareness to the Lehman student body of 1,800 and their community. The chapter
will also provide influential information and conduct additional activities
during National Youth Violence Prevention Week (March 21-25, 2011). The SAVE
Chapter advisor at Lehman High School is Erica Williamson.
PRESS RELEASE: Lehman High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities
in Texas
~ February 23, 2011
- Creekview High School - Carrollton, TX
Creekview High School dedicated itself to a monthly teen safe driving focus which included: seatbelt wearing, driving the speed limit,
taking extra precautions while night driving, driving sober, and the dangers of distractions. The Creekview High School SAVE Chapter
conducted seatbelt checks, created large promotion boards, hung a large cardboard cellphone showing the message "Don't Text and Drive"
from the school mascot's statute. The Mayor of Carrollton proclaimed April 11, 2011 through April 15, 2011 as "Arrive Alive, Don't Text
& Drive" week in Carrollton.
- Vista Ridge High School - Cedar Park, TX
The Vista Ridge High School RADD (Rangers Against Destructive Decisions) / SAVE
Chapter has held Teen Safe Driving activities including the Shattered Dreams
program at their school. The program consisted of a mock car accident and memorial
service for the student body. This event helped to show students the real-life
aftermath of drinking and driving. They invited the father of a student killed
while texting and driving to visit their school and he spoke to the senior class.
The chapter has also hosted a lock-in dedicated to the Click-it or Ticket campaign,
urging students to wear seatbelts every time they get into a car.
Other plans for the 2010-2011 school year include promoting SAVE awareness
throughout their school and community. They will also conduct additional
activities during National Youth Traffic Safety month and National Youth Violence
Prevention Week. The SAVE Chapter advisor at Vista Ridge High School is Will fox.
PRESS RELEASE: Vista Ridge HS Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities in
Texas
~ March 10, 2011
SPRING UPDATE:
VRHS RADD/SAVE promoted the Click it or Ticket campaign, a project that
helped to enforce teens buckling their seat belts, and their chapter signed a
banner committing to doing just that; this was done through TXDOT.
The chapter sponsored fall and spring on-campus lock-ins where they stressed the
importance of safe driving and being drug and alcohol-free. They showed their
2010 Shattered Dreams video and talked about the devastation that driving drunk
can cause. VRHS RADD/SAVE has found that lock-ins also help to show students that
there are better alternatives to partying on the weekends and that you can have
fun without drinking. They do this by conducting big group activities that show
students how much fun being safe can actually be.
The VRHS RADD/SAVE Chapter will continue to hold their bi-weekly meetings for the
rest of this school year. Upcoming plans for next year include fall and spring
lock-ins, where they will, again, talk about safe driving and being drug free.
They will also hold a Shattered Dreams production in March. Addtional plans are
in the works for many other events that will engage their student body and
ultimately make their peers safer on the road and living drug and alcohol-free
lives.
- Ross Shaw Sterling Sr. High School - Houston, TX
The Ross Shaw Sterling Sr. High School SAVE Chapter’s plans for Teen Safe Driving
activities include holding a Teen Safe Driving Poster contest. They will also
sponsor a “mini” pep rally for the senior class, during which, students will
perform a rap they composed concerning how to avoid risky behavior and unsafe
driving. The chapter will have students give one safe driving suggestion over
the PA system each morning and listeners will record and submit them at the end
of the week; a prize will be awarded to the student with the most correct responses
submitted. The SAVE Chapter advisor at Ross Shaw Sterling Sr. High School is
Dr. Chandra Richardson.
PRESS RELEASE: Ross Shaw Sterling Sr. High School Plans
Teen Safe Driving Activities in Texas
~ March 17, 2011
SPRING UPDATE:
Sterling SAVE conducted online research concerning drinking/texting and driving,
and presented their findings. They participated in an online driver's ed courses
where they were required to watch videos and answer questions concerning safety
techniques while driving. Most recently, Sterling SAVE hosted a computer video
session on May 4th for students to view and read information on drinking and texting
while driving, as the Senior Class Prom was on May 6th. Allstate Agents Bilal
Jordan and Laura Crawford were invited to attend Sterling SAVE's activities.
The chapter is currently planning a SAVE activity to hold upon their return to
school in August.
- Rotan High School - Rotan, TX
The Rotan High School SAVE Chapter’s plans for teen safe driving activities
include inviting the parents of Alex Brown, a former student of Wellman/Union
High School who was killed in an automobile crash while texting and driving, to
speak at a teen safe driving assembly for the student body. The chapter will
also post startling facts on drinking and driving and texting and driving in the
hallways throughout their school. The SAVE Chapter advisors at Rotan High School
are Katrina Dixon and Tricia Spikes.
PRESS RELEASE: Rotan High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities
in Texas
~ April 21, 2011
SPRING UPDATE:
The Rotan SAVE Chapter was formed in April and has already been very productive.
Chapter members decorated the school halls with statistics and posters depicting
the dangers that teens face on the road. They held a texting and driving assembly
on May 3rd which consisted of two videos chosen by the chapter. Each member stood
among his/her peers and talked about the dangers of texting and driving.
After the assembly, the SAVE students signed a no texting while driving pledge
and put it in the school hallway. As the day progressed, other students on campus
signed the pledge as well. Also following the assembly, the chapter conducted an
activity called "The Living Dead" where members randomly chose one of their peers
every twenty minutes to represent a person who died due to texting while driving.
They ended the school day with a total of eleven "Living Dead." The last activity
was placing carnations on the students' and teachers' cars to remind them to
drive safely.
- Hermleigh High School - Hermleigh, TX
The Hermleigh High School SAVE Chapter’s plans for teen safe driving activities
include holding an assembly to introduce their school to SAVE and promote teen
safe driving on May 18th. The assembly will involve videos, guest speakers, a
teen safe driving pledge signing, and door prizes. The SAVE Chapter advisors at
Hermleigh High School are Elaine Gibson and Tracy Dickerhoff.
PRESS RELEASE: Hermleigh High School Plans Teen Safe Driving Activities
in Texas
~ April 21, 2011
MEDIA ALERT: Hermleigh High School to Conduct Teen Safe Driving Activities on
May 20, 2011
~ May 19, 2011
SPRING UPDATE:
Students from Hermleigh High School attended the West Texas SAVE Summit at Ira
High school in March. After learning about the history and values of SAVE, they
became motivated to begin thier own chapter at Hermleigh in April. The ideas
sparked from the summit initiated their first project. Upon learning that May is
National Youth Traffic Safety Month, the students will hold a middle/high school
assembly on May 20th to educate and empower others with Teen Safe Driving skills
and youth safety strategies. The presentation will include activities, door prizes,
skits, a video, a chain of life, and a safe driving pledge to sign. Topics include
distracted driving, drinking and driving, texting and driving, and encouraging
passengers to speak up when they feel a driver is putting their life in danger.
Upon conclusion of the safe driving presentation, the chapter will introduce SAVE
by showing the introductory video and SAVE members will be available for questions
thereafter. Allstate Agent Doug Townsend was invited to attend.
- Sunnyside High School - Houston, TX
Sunnyside High School's peer counselors led several social awareness activities geared toward teen safety, driving safety and violence
prevention at the school. The third week in November, SHS had a social awareness week in which the peer counselors will promote teen safety and
violence prevention by posting statistics, quotes, poems and artwork around campus related to teen safety and driving safety. During the monthly
parent meeting on November 15, SHS distributed a factsheet about driving safety to parents. As part of this social awareness week, on November
14 and 15, the school hosted an "X the Text" Event. During this event, students, faculty and parents placed ink on their thumbs and then placed
their thumbprints on an "X the Text" banner as a promise not to text and drive. All participants received a thumb band acknowledging their participation.
Mr. Joseph Simeon, the local Allstate agent, attended and participated in the November 15th. event.
MEDIA ALERT: Houston, TX Allstate Agent Urges Sunnyside High School Students to “X the TXT” ~ November 15, 2011
In continuation of the Partnership with the Texas Allstate Region for the 2009-2010
school year, four SAVE Chapters received additional funding for their
Teen Safe Drivig Activities in Waco and Lubbock Texas. The participating
schools include:
IRA Independent School District, Ira, Texas
 The IRA SAVE chapter wanted their students to improve in the following areas
in order to become better leaders and discover their own self worth in their
approach of a better life prepared person with endless opportunities before them. 1)
Develop a healthier self-concept, healthier relationships and personal responsibilities. 2)
Understand emotional intelligence and the skills it measures, including self-
awareness, self control, self motivation, and social skills. 3) Build skills in
public speaking and communication as well as understanding of personal image.
4) Recognize and resist peer pressure. 5) Learn to become better family members and
citizens. 6) Appreciate the need for vision in goal-setting, personally and socially.
Students will improve in these areas through conducting Teen Safe Driving
activities and youth safety activities.
Update: The Ira SAVE Chapter was very busy this year with many
different projects. They kicked off the school year with back to school safety
tips for kids. The SAVE students handed out coloring books with tips on how to
get on the school bus properly, stay away from strangers, and how not to be a
bully in class. The students also conducted activities for Teen Safe Driving
Week, Red Ribbon Week and the Fall Festival. Each day had a theme and the
students had to dress according to the theme in order to participate in an
event each day. On Tuesday of that week the junior high and high school
students viewed a texting video and discussed safe driving. They hosted
a speaker from DPS who spoke to the students about impaired driving and
distractions and driving. On Wednesday the students put on a texting and
driving skit, students were moved to tears on the dramatic presentation.
On Thursday the SAVE Chapter hosted a Red Meal to commemorate Red Ribbon
week. They served a spaghetti meal to 200 community members and discussed
their SAVE chapter activities.
Lubbock Cooper High School, Lubbock, TX
The Cooper SAVE Chapter continued to encourage seat belt
usage with seat belt checks, informed the community about
new seat belt laws in Texas, sponsored drug and alcohol awareness
throughout the year, sponsored internet safety and bus safety programs
for all campuses. They conducted Red Ribbon Week activities
where they recognized students, faculty, and community members who were
role models to the students. The SAVE Chapter partnered with
other schools in hosting a SUMMIT (Students Uniting to Make Meanningful Influences Together)
that dealt with numerous teen issues including responsible
driving and drug and alcohol choices.
Update: The Lubbock Cooper SAVE Chapter conducted a Texting Course.
In this activity they made a course in which they had to text the
school song while going through an obstacle course. This showed
students that they need to pay attention on the road and that cell
phones are not for when moving. They also held a Red Ribbon Week
where they conducted daily activities. The week focused around being
drug and alcohol free. They had "Toilet Times" that gave facts on
drugs and gave facts over the announcements. The Chapter has impacted
around 1200 students so far this year. They tried to get everyone involved
even if it as small as listening to an announcement about safe driving.
Marlin High School, Marlin, TX
The Marlin High School SAVE Chapter conducted youth safety
activities which included teen safe driving activities during key
times of the year including America's Safe Schools Week, National
Red Ribbon Week, and around the holidays. A major project focused
on a school and community awareness campaign on Seat Belts and Passenger
Safety. They utilized their local police department, Allstate
agents and others during the spring semester.
UPDATE:The Marlin SAVE Chapter members participated in two
activities during the fall semester including See You at the Pole
and Red Ribbon Week. The students established an information center
and placed it in the main hallway that holds brochures and pamphlets
with prevention and safety topics. The entire school was positively
impacted during the National Red Ribbon Week campaign. The prevention
event allowed students, faculty and staff to voluntarily wear a red
"Banding Together Against Drugs" wristband which symbolized their
commitment to a drug free community. To keep people involved the
wristbands were numbered so that participants could enter a drawing
for prizes at the end of week. Prevention information such as 10
Reasons to be Drug Free, and 8 Reasons I Choose a Drug Free Life,
was provided to listeners over the intercom during the morning
school announcements. To reinforce the messages, poster sheets
with the same information were placed in hallways and the cafeteria.
The goal was to heighten awareness and to remind the students and
staff of the importance of keeping oneself and others safe.
UPCOMING EVENTS: In February they hosted a Love
Enough to Buckle Up event to promote Seat Belts and Passenger Safety.
In May they conducted safe driving events around prom and
graduation to celebrate National Youth Traffic Safety Month.
Springlake Earth High School, Earth, TX
The Springlake Earth SAVE Chapter focused on highway safety. Their
school is located in a rural area and students drive a distance to get there
every day. The law in Texas is changing requiring all individuals in a vehicle
to wear their seatbelts regardless of age or location in the vehicle. They
focused on awareness activities of this law. In additional, all children under
the age of 8 must be restrained in a vehicle in a booster seat. Awareness
activities were conducted including proper installation and importance of
child safety seats. Many Springlake students drive younger siblings, family
members or even baby-sitting charges around in car seats and they feel this is
an area that students are lacking important information.
Update: The chapter attended Peer Education Training in October. They
worked with elementary students and teachers to educate them on
the dangers of bullying. The chapter conducted surveys with students and
compiled a power point presentation of the results to share with students.
They hosted a violence prevention awareness week and presented skits about
bullying to students. The Chapter hosted announcements about the changes in
law for Texas drivers, including the requirement that all passengers wear
seatbelts regardless of age, that it is against the law for anyone to text in
a school zone, and that all children younger than age 8 must be in a booster
seat if they are below a minimum weight.
Upcoming events: After losing a student in an unpreventable, yet tragic
car accident earlier this year, then losing the parent of some elementary and
junior high students a month later, the school has definitely seen the impact and
importance of safe driving habits. They hosted a BUST (Buckle Up and Stop
Texting) event in the spring. An area sports reporter started the program after
an area student was killed while texting and driving on her way to school. He
spoke at their event, a pledge drive was conducted, the parents of the
killed student also spoke. On Wednesday February 10, Rachel's Challenge
conducted an assembly (student killed at Columbine). Four area high schools
were in attendance.
Texas Allstate Partnership Mid Year Report
 The Allstate Foundation presented a grant of $100,000 to the National Association
of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) to fund Teen Safe Driving Summits
and activities in Texas high schools. In the first of a series of regional Teen
Safe Driving Summits, Lubbock area high schools met to focus on how and why
to address teen safe driving issues; what teen safe driving activism plans they
have for the coming school year; and what tips they have for other teens who want
to drive safely. Teens were engaged in interactive, participatory activities and skits.
The role of SAVE in working with teens to
learn wise decision making skills is becoming increasing important. Peers are a
major influence on teens - both positive and negative. Nearly half said they are
sometimes distracted by passengers (47 percent), and nearly as many said they
drive more safely without friends in the car (44 percent). More than half
(53 percent) said friends would be the most effective influence in getting
them to drive more safely. (Chronic, A Report on the State of Teen Driving,
The Allstate Foundation, 2005) It is important to involve teens in a meaningful
way in safe driving efforts.
"This generous grant from The Allstate Foundation will assist students in finding
real solutions to the issues of violence that they face each day," stated Dr.
Pamela L. Riley, Executive Director of SAVE.
With support from Allstate agents and employee volunteers, SAVE chapters in the
Lubbock, Waco, Brownsville and other areas of Texas area will be able to provide leadership school-wide
to ensure that all students will be encouraged and empowered with healthy life
skills while being engaged in educational activities and opportunities to promote
safe teen driving. SAVE believes that every student should be able to attend a
school that is safe and secure, free of fear and conducive to learning. Through
The Allstate Foundation grant, participating SAVE chapters across Texas will receive:
- Mini Grants - Each school will receive a $250 mini grant to use to create
an awareness campaign in their school/community regarding Teen Safe Driving.
- Educational / Promotional Materials
- Project Banners
- Free SAVE Chapter Registration
- A Teen Safe Driving Tool Kit with Student and Parent Brochures, Posters, and Lesson Plan
- Ongoing Support and Technical Assistance for School Safety and Teen Safe Driving Efforts
- 10 free registrations to a Teen Safe Driving Summit
- Opportunities to receive recognition and cash prizes for Activism Project
- Opportunities to Partner with local Allstate Agents on the Project
Teen Safe Driving Resources:
Participating schools include:
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Shallowater High School
The Shallowater High School SAVE Chapter has hit the ground running this school
year. To utilize a Peer-to-Peer approached they canvassed the town and passed out
brochures outlining organizations in school that students could join. Student
council and the DASH committee (Rock, Don't Roll) were included in the brochure.
They are in the process of planning a leadership workshop for all 63 schools on
the South Plains, which will focus on eliminating destructive decisions. The
Shallowater students will be presenting breakout sessions on: Marijuana and Meth
use; Motorcycle Safety; Street Racing; and hosting the Area 61 Teen Coalition
Against Destructive Driving mobile trailer exhibition (addressing speeding,
seatbelt use, distraction and inexperience, and impaired driving. Shallowater
conducted a seatbelt survey in September. Out of 100 drivers, 57% were wearing
seatbelts. Students will conduct another survey October 13 and see if there has
been improvement. Students are working to promote the establishment of a Responders
Memorial in Lubbock that will honor fallen men and women and well as those who
risk their lives daily. The students are working with the Thomas Agency to
produce a video about driving safety. Teens will also create PSA's addressing the
Fatal Four Behaviors of rural teen drivers.
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Ira Independent School District
The High School Students from Ira ISD will be conducting numerous activities for
Safe Schools Week and Red Ribbon Week. The SAVE students will participate in the
Teen Driving Summit in Lubbock. They will be conducting numerous presentations to
elementary and junior and senior high school students. The elementary presentation
is entitled "Don't take Candy from Strangers" and will focus on Halloween safety.
They will present to the junior/senior high school students " I am the Face of
Drugs" and "Have a line of Defense." The presentation focuses on what happens
with each drug and the effects of the drugs. The y will be distributing pretzels
that have a saying on them called "8 ways to use your head about drugs" and
provide information on the eight ways.
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Lamesa High School
The Lamesa High School SAVE Chapter will attend the Teen Driving Summit. They
plan to conduct an awareness campaign and emphasize the number of teens injured
and killed each year using posters and signs. They will host speakers who
emphasize how to change driving habits to create a safer environment and emphasize
sober driving during Red Ribbon Week. The chapter plans to produce a slide show
to be shown before movies and previews at local theaters.
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Springlake-Earth High School
The SAVE Chapter from Springlake - Earth High School will attend and participate
in Teen Safe Driving Summit. They will also attend and participate in Area 61
Teen Coalition Against Destructive Driving. They plan to sponsor a local Summit
at the school for all 6-12th graders. They will involve their local FCCLA Chapter
by planning and conducting a FACTS (Families Against Community Traffic Safety)
project. The chapter plans to conduct routine Tire Air Pressure and Seatbelt
checks in the school parking lot. The chapter will encourage safe driving habits
among the students, teachers, and community members through announcements,
posters, and various activities. They will educate students about the laws
regarding minors pertaining to traffic safety, drinking and driving, cell
phone use while driving, etc. The chapter plans to conduct an "Every 15 Minutes"
project during a school day. The students will host a "Ghost Out" program in
conjunction with Red Ribbon Week. They are organizing a car crash simulation
that will be carried out with the local rescue services showing all of the
possible driving distractions and the deadly effects they can have.
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Abernathy High School
The Abernathy High School SAVE chapter has several activities planned this year.
They will conduct awareness activities on multiple issues including drugs and alcohol,
teen driving and violence prevention. They plan to organize a White Out Drug Day,
painting faces to raise the awareness of students who lose their lives. They will
host multiple assemblies with guest speakers and conduct a seat belt awareness
check and awareness activity.
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Lubbock Cooper High School
The Lubbock Cooper High School SAVE Chapter is attending the Teen Driver Safety Forum
hosted by SAVE and will be coordinating Teen Driver Safety activities throughout
the school year. The chapter plans to do a monthly focus on certain SAVE projects.
In November they will conduct a seatbelt check or a good driving check where a team
of students will hand out "Smarties" to good drivers and "Dum-Dums" to drivers who
were speeding, not wearing a seat belt, etc. In December they are creating a
"Pledge Tree" where students will make their New Year's resolution to never
drive with distractions, drink and drive, etc. They will write them down and
put them on a tree. During January, they plan to follow up on how the students
are doing with their resolutions, and may go even further by having a story in
the paper of how a student kept their pledge. Other activities will be planned
for the spring.
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West High School
The West High School SAVE Chapter will attend the Teen Driving Summit.
They plan to team up their SAVE Chapter with Teens in the Driver Seat - America's first peer-to-peer
safety program for young drivers. West High School's SAVE Chapter will also participate in the Shattered
Dreams program on April 2 & 3, 2009.
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Marlin High School
The Marlin High School SAVE Chapter will take part
in the SAVE Teen Driving Summit. They will
utilize community newspapers, the school newsletter and daily school announcements to
SAVE spread awareness. They will also have guest speakers
from community agencies such as the Police Department, Heart of Texas Alcohol and Drug Abuse Agency
and the Texas Dept of Transportation. They will provide materials to the students that will t4each
about SAVE, Teen Driving and the consequences of wrong choices.
The Red Ribbon Event will continue on an annual basis.
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China Spring High School
The China Spring High School SAVE Chapter will participate in the
Shattered Dreams program, which involves the dramatization of an alcohol-related crash on or near a
high school campus, complete with police and EMS response, emergency room treatment, family notifications,
and the arrest and booking of the driver. They will also host a Parent Forum and attend
the SAVE Teen Driving Summit.
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University High School
The University High School SAVE Chapter is busy planning for
Spring Break and Prom Awareness issues, especially drinking and driving. They will attend the Teen
Driving Summit and hold seminars on general car safety, maintenance and driving tips.
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Rapoport Academy
The Rapoport Academy SAVE Chapter is implementing a
Community Council (mediation honor court, alternative discipline model) for dealing with students
who disrupt the community of learners. The council will lead efforts to create an environment of
diversity and tolerance with afterschool activities. They will attend the SAVE Teen
Driving Summit.
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IDEA College Prep
The IDEA College Prep SAVE Chapter in Donna, TX
attended the Teen Safe Driving Summit hosted by SAVE
in Brownsville, TX. The students are preparing Safe Driving activities for National
Teen Traffic Safety Month in May and other activities around Prom.
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Nikki Rowe High School
The Nikki Rowe High School SAVE Chapter in McAllen, TX
is hosting a safe driving pledge signing event during lunch where students will
pledge to drive safe. They plan to raise awareness about seat belt use by conducting
a seat belt check after school. The students a Click or Ticket Teen Seat Belt
Demo project that will be held at the Dodge Arena. Students also plan to organize
and conduct a presentation on the dangers of Teen Driving.
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Memorial High School
The Memorial High School SAVE Chapter is gaining
awareness of the Teen Driving Issue by attending several events including the Click or Ticket
Teen Seat Belt Demo Project and other awareness programs. They will be conducting
activities during May which is National Teen Driver Safety Month. These activities
will include research and awareness projects. The students hope to present their
findings at an assembly or other teen event.
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McAllen High School
The SAVE Chapter at McAllen High School will
be participating in numerous efforts to increase Teen Driver Safety. The students
will attend several Teen Driving events as well as plan and conduct numerous
activites for their school and community focusing on Teen Driver Safety. Students
will sponsor a Safe Driving Pledge Drive and distribute awareness information.
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Lamar Academy
The Lamar Academy SAVE Chapter in McAllen, TX
is conducting awareness and prevention activities focusing on Teen Driver Safety. They
plan to host a pledge signing event around Prom and will be attending numerous
events in their community. The students are planning projects to encourage
safe driving by students during the summer months.
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If you are interested in being a part of this Allstate Foundation project in Texas
by starting or supporting a SAVE chapter in your school or community contact SAVE.
National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
SAVE: Youth Voices... Grown-Up Choices! Toll Free 866-343-SAVE
For more information contact cwray@nationalsave.org / Copyright 2012
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The Springlake-Earth High School (SEHS) Family Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA) SAVE Chapter’s plans for Teen Safe Driving
activities include educating all 6-12th graders on the danger of distracted
driving through the use of hands-on activities and driving simulators, with the
help of local law enforcement. They will also be focusing on highway safety in
reference to their school’s rural location, as virtually all students and staff
members drive to school each day. Other plans for the 2010-2011 school year
include a variety of workshops aimed at junior high girls to stress the
importance of self-respect in order to reduce dating/relationship violence.
A school-wide assembly focused on breaking boundaries and increasing respect
among all students will also take place. The SAVE Chapter advisor at
Springlake-Earth High School is Kathy Lostroh.
The Ira High School SAVE Chapter has conducted several teen safe driving activities including a play
they performed based on the consequences of drinking and driving, as well as bullying. They brought a
guest speaker to their school to discuss making safe driving decisions and what cyber bullying leads to.
The chapter has been invited to help with the local Shattered Dreams program at a sister school to show
students the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They will also host a large
SAVE outreach event at their school in March, where they will promote SAVE awareness and encourage
other local schools to start their own SAVE Chapters. The SAVE Chapter advisor
at Ira High School is Katrina Reynolds.
