Sullivan JAG Helps Educate Students About Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has become a problem all too familiar in our society.
To help address this issue, the Sullivan JAG class formed the "Project Ignition" team. The goal of the team was to help educate local students about the importance of safe driving and to avoid:
- Texting while driving
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Alcohol use Drug use
Three students from the team got together and wrote a grant proposal for their activity. Their grant proposal was selected and the team was awarded $2000.00 from State Farm Insurance for their project!
The team demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving by staging a mock car crash. The Project Ignition team coordinated assistance from local Police, Fire Departments and local school administrators to stage their event. A Lifeline Helicopter was on site to simulate how serious an accident can be.
To add to the realism, the students selected Prom Night as the theme of the event. One of the cars involved featured a group of students on their way to Prom.
Project Ignition also used a portion of the grant to develop a "Pledge Banner" for all students and adults to sign as a commitment to safe driving.
Well done to the Sullivan JAG Project Ignition Team!
Click here to view pictures of the event
Links to Other News Coverage:
http://wthitv.com/2014/04/25/mock-crash-sobering-reminder-for-high-school-students/