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STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~ ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT
2008 SAVE ADVISORS OF THE YEAR!
KRIS BETHSCHEIDER
MONTBELLO HIGH SCHOOL
Kris Bethscheider, SAVE Advisor at Montbello High School,
was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
(SAVE) for her volunteer work and efforts in
preventing school violence as a SAVE Advisor.
The 2007-2008 National SAVE Advisor of the Year
Award was awarded to Ms. Bethscheider for outstanding performance and lasting
contributions to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the
ideals of SAVE. Bethscheider received her
award at the 12th Annual SAVE Summit in Raleigh, NC.
The SAVE Summit concluded National Youth Violence Prevention Week across the country (March 31 - April 5, 2008).
Ms. Bethscheider has a drive for preventing violence that has influenced the
overall change of the Montbello community. She has encouraged and challenged the
Montbello High School SAVE chapter through
conflict management activities. She believes in the importance of youth stepping
forward to help with crime prevention in their school and community. One of her
student's commented, "Every day Ms. Bethscheider makes us believe that we can
make a difference and we do!" Kris has aided other local schools as they implement
SAVE chapters and is active in coordinating
multiple service projects that include the beautification of the community and
the needs of others. When asked if she thinks that she can stop "all the violence"
Kris always responds by saying, "I may not be able to stop all of it… but if I do
nothing, which side am I on - which side are YOU on?" Ms. Bethscheider, we commend
you for "Turning off the Violence and Tuning in to SAVE"!
CHRISTINE TOLBERT
PHILLIPS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Christine Tolbert, a guidance counselor at Phillips Middle School,
was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence
Everywhere (SAVE) for her volunteer
work and efforts in preventing school violence as a SAVE Advisor.
The 2007-2008 National SAVE Advisor of the Year Award was awarded
to Ms. Tolbert for outstanding performance and lasting contributions
to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the ideals
of SAVE. Tolbert received
her award at the 12th Annual SAVE
Summit in Raleigh, NC.
Ms. Tolbert works daily with the students regarding the SAVE
program and teaching mediation skills. She coordinates sessions
to keep SAVE a valuable resource
for the entire school. Christine motivates the students in fun
ways to take charge of their lives by using leadership skills
to become more successful. She is consistent in promoting the
importance of serving others and resolving conflict through
non-violent means. Students comment that she has helped them
to overcome and believe in themselves. Principal William
Etheridge states that "Ms. Tolbert's enthusiasm is contagious."
She has coordinated and advised the Phillips Middle School SAVE
chapter in several service projects including military
greetings for the NC Blue Star Mothers, fund drives for Pennies
for Patients and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC.
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 2007
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