Watchung Hills Regional High School - Lenape Yearbook (Warren, NJ)

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SADD Combats With Contracts John Mcllwaln and Advisor Mrs. deBerjeols discussing the meeting tAbovei. President Nancy Hoge speaking with her offloers. tBeIowi. The purpose of the SADD program is to organize high school students to combat the i661 killer of their age group: death due to drinking and driving. Sadd's four goals are to help eliminate the drunk driver and save lives, to alert the high school students to the danger of drinking and driving, to conduct community alcohol awareness programs, and to organize peer counseling programs to help students who may have con- cerns about alcohol. The Watchung Hills' chapter of SADD began four years ago and has grown considerably to include over 300 students. The 1986-87 executive committee includes these fine members: President Nancy Hoge, vice-president Mark Mraz, secretary Stacy Perelman and treasurer Jessy Lipschutz. The committee chairper- sons consist of: presentations Suzy Starr, membership coordinators Cin- dy Rizzi and Kerry Caffrey, fund rais- ing coordinators Patricia Sells and Michelle Gilardi, publicity coor- dinators Natalie Albert and Glen Dreyer, Safe Rides coordinator John Mcllwain, and Advisor Mrs. Angela deBerjeois. Saddis objectives are to have the freshmen sign the SADD contracts and to offer various presentations to be carried out successfully. The SADD council believes that making students aware of this problem is the first necessary step in combating drunk driving, because ignorance is no excuse. Mi addition to the assemblies throughout the year, SADD uses other methods to raise public awareness. Tactics include monthly meetings, posters, P.A. an- nouncements, and special reminders on the place setting at the senior prom. The success of the SADD organization can be attributed to the positive peer pressure which has been generating throughout Wat- chung Hills. As a sponsor of the Safe Rides program, SADD is even able to influence people in the community. The addition of underclassmen to the executive council will insure success for the future of the SADD program. Activities 197

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Junior Statesmen Continue to Excel The Junior Statesman of America is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, student run organization. It is sponsored jointly by high schools and the Junior Statesman Foundation as an extracurricular sociai studies activity throughout the U.S. The purpose of the organization is to teach high school students about government, to help them develop and polish their leadership skills, to encourage critical thinking, and to transmit knowledge necessary to insure active, informed citizenship. Junior State chapters organize student debates, promote political awareness and participate in regional and state conventions each school year. These activities are open to all interested high school students whether or not they are members. 3 , .ii 3- Mike Wadell giving information for a WHRHS win Hartman debates the validity of life. 36 Activities

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Safe Rides Enters Its Second Year of Service In 1985 two students, Nancy Hoge and John Mcllwain, recognized the problem of drinking and driving which was posing a threat to their lives and the lives of their classmates. After observing nearby Safe Rides chapters, these students concluded that this program would be beneficial to the students of Watchung Hills Community. Safe Rides is a community service designed to provide a safe and confidential ride home to any student who is not in a condition to drive safely or to a student who is a passenger in such a situation. The 1986-87 executive committee adult advisors and coordinators are very dedicated and are responsible for much of the program's continued success. Much of the credit belongs to co-coordiators Mrs. Angela deBerjeois, Mrs. Lynne Combs, co-presidents Nancy H099 and John Mcllwain, vice president Scott Hagen, Secretary Linda Stein, Scheduling Terry Driscoll and Staci Perelman, Publicity Joanne Golden and Will Combs, Fund Raising Rik Treiber and Michelle Athanas. During the first year in operation, over 200 students from our community were brought home safely. It is known fact that drunk driving is the 1H killer of teens today. We are dedicated to keeping our community safe. The Juniors oi the 1986-87 Safe Rides The Sophomores of the 1986-87 Safe Ride S.