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!

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