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cary academy sadd mock car crash tommorow

Published May. 19, 2009
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Cary, NC-  The Cary Academy SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) chapter is pleased to announce a Mock Car Crash at the Cary Academy Stadium on Wednesday May 20. This dramatic and emotional event shows high school students the effects of drunk driving through a realistic re-enactment of a drunken car crash, involving police, fire, EMS and helicopter rescue. Students will experience a firsthand recording of the 911 call, and the reaction of the first responders. Actors in makeup will portray the injuries of the accident, as well as the ‘drunk’ driver being taken into custody. The dramatization will be preceded by a ‘Jaws of Life’ assembly with guest speakers, Christopher McGrath (RN, CFRN, EMT, Carolina Air Care), Trooper C. Knox, State Highway Patrol and Lori Christian (wake county district judge) addressing the issues of injury prevention and making safe and good decisions. The mock car crash occurs at 10:30am with the Jaws of Life assembly preceding at 9:45am.

The Cary Academy SADD chapter would like to express its complete and utmost gratitude to all the guest speakers, and emergency personnel who provide their time, resources and knowledge into this event. Without the help of the Cary Police, Fire and EMS rescue, as well as Carolina Air Care, this event would not be possible. The Cary Academy SADD chapter would also like to extend its highest gratitude to Mr. Chris McGrath, who has worked with the Cary Academy SADD chapter closely in organizing this event.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is a national organization which recognizes the effects of bad decisions on the lives on young people, and believes that empowering students to help each other is the most powerful form of prevention. The Cary Academy chapter of SADD has upheld these values, and has been an important part of the Cary Academy community. SADD has previously held events and promotions to publicize the consequences of destructive decisions, as well as sponsoring alternative events for those interested. The Cary Academy SADD chapter is committed to the safety and well-being of the community, and continues to reach out to spread its message.

 

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We shouldn't have to do a lot of things...if parents stepped up...if people stepped up...but they don't.

They did this in SC when I was in high school....but it wasn't a mock crash.....they would take the actual leftovers of a car that was involved in a dui incident and plop it right out there on the school yard. Tell the story of the wreck on a billboard, and tell you how many kids died in that car that were the same age as us. It was kinda morbid. It really made you think. Just driving by it everyday when it sat out there for a week or two....it was a real eye-opener.

I'm with Walker. If it saves one life it's worth it. I saw one of these at Cary High School years ago and by the looks on some of the onlookers faces, it made an impression. Some, I'm sure not all.

Are you guys willing to bet your LIFE on the fact that all parents are going to have this talk with their kids; furthermore, are you willing to bet your LIFE on the fact that teenagers actually listen to their parents and take note of their warnings?

"There is no need for a heilcoptor to assist in this message!!!"

Some kids learn in different ways. If you are confident that every student has a responsible parent that is willing to sit down and talk to them about this, then your view of the world is much better than mine. I consider myself to be a realist, and I REALLY don't think every student in the world is so lucky. For some, reading about the dangers in driver's ed. is enough. For others, they need to see a graphic depiction of what can really happen if you make a bad decision.

A.Wicked.Atheist right on!

Most of the little morons will get off on all of the drama and then want to drink and drive - all for a life flight!

If parents stepped up, we wouldn't have to pay for all of this.

Geez.

we shouldnt have to pay for these kids to get the message. parents should have the convo with their kids. Our school never had one of these... and Ive never once have driven drunk! There is no need for a heilcoptor to assist in this message!!!

"I hope are tax money isnt going towards this."

Tax money paid for the fire trucks, ambulances, and police cruisers.

If this drama saves just one life, isn't it worth it?

I hope are tax money isnt going towards this. If these kids had any sense we wouldnt have to put on this show to explain what happens when you drink.

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