STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~
CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT

Shenandoah High School

The Shenandoah High School SAVE Chapter was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) for their work and efforts in preventing youth violence. The 2010-2011 National SAVE Chapter of the Year Award was awarded to the Shenandoah High School SAVE Chapter for outstanding performance and lasting contributions to the school, community, and students and for exemplifying the ideals of SAVE.

“The direct, positive impact of the students serving on the SHS SAVE Chapter has been evident through their enthusiasm and in the knowledge they have gained and shared with others,” stated Susana Mayfield, SHS SAVE Chapter Advisor. “The students have been exposed to a wide variety of teen/school safety topics and have been tasked with setting a positive example for others. Since our SAVE Chapter’s inception on January 2, 2011, our group has met on a weekly basis to participate in school safety related activities, and to plan and coordinate future activities and events. Highlights include: Teen Truth Bullying video and activities; field trip to a local organization: The Center for Violence Free Relationships; video and discussion on teen driving and texting; planning and organizing a SAVE awareness day event with a focus on an X the TXT campaign; a School/Teen Safety poster contest, etc. During our meetings, each SHS SAVE member has been an active, serious participant; they understand the importance and significance of the work that they are doing. Our group is diverse and everyone brings an individual strength, making our chapter highly energetic, creative and successful.”

“The Shenandoah High School SAVE Chapter embodies the ideals of SAVE and is a model for SAVE chapters everywhere,” stated Carleen Wray. “SAVE’s vision is for all students to be able to attend schools that are safe and secure, free of fear, and conducive to learning. As more students join SAVE chapters all across the country, we are moving closer to making our vision for safer schools a reality.”