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STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
2008 NATIONAL SAVE CHAPTERS OF THE YEAR!
KONNOAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Winston Salem, NC
The SAVE Chapter at Konnoak Elementary from
Winston-Salem, was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence
Everywhere (SAVE) for their work and efforts
in preventing school violence. The 2007-2008 National SAVE Chapter of the Year
Award was awarded to Konnoak for outstanding performance and lasting contributions
to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE.
Konnoak's award was announced at the 12th Annual SAVE Summit. The SAVE Summit
was the culminating event of National Youth Violence Prevention Week across the country (March 31 - April 5, 2008).
The Konnoak Chapter received the SAVE Chapter of the Year Award for promoting
positive messages and character education through their SAVE Step Team. SAVE
students serve as peer mediators for the school. The SAVE Chapter Step Team
travels to other locations to spread a positive message through dance and promote
positive character traits. Their service projects have included food drives and
volunteering at the homeless shelter as well as campus cleanup. Thanks for
stomping out the violence Konnoak SAVE Step Team!
MOORE INTERMEDIATE
Florence, SC
The SAVE Chapter from Moore Intermediate
from Florence, SC was recognized by the National Association of Students Against
Violence Everywhere (SAVE) for their work and efforts in preventing school violence.
The 2007-2008 National SAVE Chapter of the Year Award was awarded to Moore Intermediate
for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the school, community,
and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE. Moore's award was announced
at the 12th Annual SAVE Summit. The SAVE Summit was the culminating event of
National Youth Violence Prevention Week across the country (March 31 - April 5, 2008).
The Moore Intermediate School Eagles SAVE Club received the SAVE Chapter of the
Year Award for their dedication to the fight against violence. Throughout this
year the Eagles SAVE Club has faced challenges and overcome them due to members'
positive attitudes. This group educates their peers and community on the
history, goals and mission of SAVE through assemblies, service projects and a
monthly newsletter. SAVE students challenge and engage the entire student body
with violence prevention projects throughout the year. The school PTA also gives
the chapter much support. Keep flying high Moore Eagles, congratulations!
CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL
Chandler, OK
The SAVE Chapter at Chandler High School
was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere
(SAVE) for their work and efforts in preventing school violence. The 2007-2008
National SAVE Chapter of the Year Award was awarded to Chandler's Positive Peers
for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the school, community,
and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE. Chandler's award was
announced at the 12th Annual SAVE Summit in Raleigh, NC. The SAVE Summit was
the culminating event of National Youth Violence Prevention Week across the
country (March 31 - April 5, 2008).
The Chandler SAVE Chapter was recognized for their unending vigil to prevent
violence. They have preformed numerous Domestic Violence presentations for their
school and community and performed many school violence prevention skits. The
chapter hosted a booth at the community fall festival where they provided
information and materials to students and parents. The chapter continually
conducts ongoing awareness activities and outreach to local schools and their
community spreading the SAVE message. The Chandler SAVE Chapter this year was
sponsored in part by a grant from the Allstate Foundation.
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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