Upcoming Drug and Alcohol Assemblies

To aid in our on-going quest to educate the students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use, we have scheduled two assemblies in the Upper School.  On Monday, April 19 at 9:00 AM the seniors have invited their parents for a viewing of the documentary HAZE (www.hazethemovie.com) detailing the binge drinking, hazing, and drinking games that are prevalent on college campuses across America.  This film is graphic and very direct as it outlines the dangers of alcohol abuse and/or poisoning.  Following the movie, Debbie and Don Cross, parents of two Lovett School graduates, will share their message, Live for a Reason, and tell of the events that lead them to create the Tyler Cross Memorial Fund (http://tylercrosstournament.com/) .  We plan to make this an annual assembly for seniors before they embark on their college journey. 

The 9th-11th graders will be attending a special assembly on Thursday, April 22nd featuring Certified Addiction Counselor Ashley Baker. She will be highlighting the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and various prescription and street drugs. 

In order to facilitate family conversations about choices and consequences, here is a link to a brief video emphasizing the dangers of underage drinking: http://connectwithkids.com/theworstdrugofall/ .  The video is provided by Connect with Kids, a local education company that focuses on adolescent health.  Feel free to explore their webpage for more information.