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STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE ~ CHAPTERS CARRY THE FLAME
As one of the sponsors of the Torch Relay, Chevrolet nominated
exemplary SAVE chapter members, advisors and staff across
the country to participate as Olympic Torchbearers and support
runners in the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay. Nominees were chosen
as a result of each individual’s commitment to school violence
prevention and community service. In addition, SAVE Executive
Director, Dr. Pamela Riley and SAVE Assistant Director, Carleen
Wray, carried the torch in Washington, DC and were honored by
President Bush at the White House on December 22nd for their
service to the community.
"My relay segment for the torch was a blessed, emotional
experience and I'm just grateful for SAVE and Chevrolet for
giving me this awesome opportunity!" - Patrick Wafer, California
| Paula Bostian, SAVE Olympic Torch Support Runner, runs through Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia |
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Kate Catlin, SAVE Youth
Advisory Board Chair Carries the Flame
Being a Torchbearer in the Olympic Torch Relay was perhaps the greatest
moment of my life so far. I was so proud to be part of such a special
event. It made it even more special that I was running as a representative
of SAVE's 88,000 plus students. The Olympic torch and the Olympics
themselves are such a symbol of unity and peace that SAVE seems
to fit in perfectly. As I carried the torch all I could think of
was that I was the only one in the whole world carrying this flame
right now. As I watch the Olympic Games on  TV and they occasionally
show the cauldron with the flame, I can't help but think that without
me that flame would not be there. I helped it get to Salt Lake City.
I am very proud to have carried the torch and I am equally as proud
to have done it as a representative of SAVE - Kate Catlin
Rutland News
Times News
Osceola High School Students, Florida
When I’m older, I’m sure I’ll realize it was one of the best
experiences of my life. - Daniel Lackey
"I still can't find the words that would describe how I
felt to be an Olympic Torch Support Runner. I enjoyed the experience
of hearing the touching stories from the torch barers. The one
that I thought was most touching would have been the father of
the firefighter who died for his country in the the September
11th tragedy. Actually running with the torch was a natural high for me!
I was delighed to be one of the chosen students from my school. - Miranda Asche
Osceola High School Students Chosen to Carry the Torch
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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