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STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
2008 NATIONAL SAVE STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
Darnella Reeder
Darnella Reeder, an eighth grade student at Jackson Middle School,
was recognized by the National Association of Students Against Violence
Everywhere (SAVE) for her
volunteer work and efforts in preventing school violence.
The 2007-2008 National SAVE
Student of the Year Award was awarded to Darnella for outstanding performance
and lasting contributions to the school, community, and students and for
exemplifying the ideals of SAVE.
Darnella takes pride in her position as President of the Jackson Middle
School SAVE Club. She is
passionate and genuine when learning and sharing the SAVE message with
the student body. Darnella has led panel discussions on dating violence
and peer pressure; coordinated a SAVE dance; and under her leadership,
SAVE chapter membership
has rose significantly. She is not limited to her own school but has
arranged for the SAVE chapter
to visit the elementary school and speak on conflict management.
Service projects include "Kans for Kids Campaign", pennies for pasta for
Lymphoma and Leukemia Society; and the chapter raised over $3,000.00 for
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Neiman Riley
Neiman Riley, a Senior at North Chicago High School, was recognized by the
National Association of Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) for his
volunteer work and efforts in preventing school violence. The 2007-2008 National
SAVE Student of the Year Award was awarded to Neiman for outstanding performance
and lasting contributions to the school, community, and students and for
exemplifying the ideals of SAVE. Neiman's received his award at the 12th Annual
SAVE Summit in Raleigh, NC.
Neiman has been instrumental in all SAVE chapter activities, co-leading projects,
and volunteering for the mission of SAVE. Neiman has presented safety programs
such as "Child Lures Safety" to his peers and younger children throughout his community.
He has conducted presentations to train fellow students to work with each
other "Student 2 Student". Mr. Riley displays great leadership qualities for
the SAVE Chapter, modeling the
behavior, attitude and the ideals of SAVE.
Tameeca Russell, the SAVE Chapter Advisor states, "Neiman consistently exhibits
a positive and productive work ethic which has resulted in successful outcomes
for numerous SAVE projects."
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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