Teens More Likely To DUI On New Year's Eve

According to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions, an overwhelming majority of nearly 2,300 teens surveyed — 94 percent — said they would stop driving under the influence of alcohol if asked by a passenger. Ninety percent of teens would stop driving under the influence of marijuana if asked by a passenger.

 

The survey of almost 2,300 students in 11th and 12th grades asked them about how they perceived various holidays and events in terms of dangerous days to drive. Here are the results.

 

• New Year's Eve: 49 percent view it as a very dangerous or extremely dangerous day to drive; 10 percent of teen say they have driven under the influence of drugs or alcohol on this night.
• Fourth of July: 29 percent say Independence Day is very dangerous or extremely dangerous to drive; 8 percent say they have driven under the influence that day.
• Prom night: 20 percent consider prom night to be very dangerous or extremely dangerous; 6 percent say they have driven under the influence of drugs or alcohol on prom night.
• Of the teens surveyed, 6 percent said they have driven under the influence after homecoming, and, separately, high school football games. Four percent admit driving under the influence after graduation or a post-graduation party.

"New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate both the past year and the possibilities of the year to come, yet far too often poor decisions by teens result in tragic injuries and deaths," said Stephen Wallace, senior adviser for policy, research and education at SADD. "To avoid a fatal start to the New Year, teen passengers need to use their voices if they have concerns about their friends' behaviors. They will be heard."

Prior to New Year's Eve, parents need to have a conversation with their teen drivers about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol and fatigue as well as how to be a good driver and a good passenger," said Dave Melton, a driving safety expert with Liberty Mutual and managing director of global safety. "Teens also need to be prepared for dangerous behaviors of other drivers who will be impaired on New Year's Eve."

December

Isaiah 41:10  Fear not, for I am with you;  be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


Example's December event was fun and very encouraging.  The event began with adults in recovery talking about their experiences, mistakes and desire to lead a drug-free life.  Shane, Matthew and Andrew spoke on behalf of F.A.N. Families Against Narcotics and shared their experiences with Example in order to encourage young men and women to avoid the pressures of drug and alcohol use.  Mark Rudolph a F.A.N. board member introduced the speaker and also shared his story on how he lost his son Ryan to a drug overdose four years ago.
While the stories were difficult to share, the speakers did an excellent job revealing the deadly consequences of foolish, destructive decisions.  Their stories and willingness to help other young men and women was very encouraging.

1 Corinthians 10:13  No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

And when we fail and are taken in by the devil's schemes, we know that through repentance and God's gift of mercy in His son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, we are washed clean in the blood of the Lamb.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The evening continued with some Christmas song trivia and culminated with Queen Anna, last year's Ugly Christmas Sweater champion, crowning this year's King, Dustin.

On the Left: The five finalists proudly display some of the most hideous Christmas sweaters on the planet.


On the Right: Dustin proudly accepts the winning prize for the ugliest Christmas sweater: red and green M&Ms.


Example alumni Coleson, Alayna, Katie, Amanda, Olivia, Kyle, Logan, Rachel, Becky and Queen Anna also joined in the festivities and served as judges for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.  Thank you, alumni for returning and continuing to promote Example.

Romans 8:37-39 ...in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

December's Example Event

Example’s December activity is this Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  The event is open to Lutheran North students and the cost is $3.00.  Example alumni are invited to the event.  As always there will be the Example Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and other fun activities.  

Example’s guest speaker will be Mark Rudolph, the executive director of F.A.N. Families Against Narcotics.  Mark will share how FAN came into being after the death of his son to drug abuse in 2007 and what the organization is doing to help fight this growing problem in all of our communities.

Must See Videos

"It is the new drinking.  It's easy to get their hands on and they're dying."  
- Judge Linda Davis 41B District Court as she was interviewed on former Senator Alan Sanborn's show Outside Michigan Politics.

Parents, don't miss this video:

Example Alumni: Save the Date

During last year's December event, Example alumni Kyle Wangelin, and other esteemed Example alumni, voted Anna Kasper as the 2010 - 2011 Ugly Christmas Sweater Champion.  This year Anna and all the other Example alumni are invited back to Lutheran North on December 17 at 7:00 to help crown this year's champion.

Example's next activity takes place on December 17 at 7:00.  The cost is $3.00 and open to Lutheran North Students only.

Stay tuned for more details.  

The November event was a great time.  The video and recap is under construction and will be posted soon.  We collected seven boxes of donations to send to our military heroes.  Thank you for attending the event and thank you for supporting the service men and women of our armed forces.

Example's November Activity

Example's next activity is this Saturday, November 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Yes, there will be great activities.  Yes, you will laugh and enjoy spending time with your friends.  Yes, there will be pizza, chips, Capri Suns, cookies and more. Yes, the cost is $3.00. 

There will also be an activity that is a bit different.  Example would like to write letters to the men and women serving our country in the armed forces.  We will write the letters during the event.  However, we would also like to collect donations that we can send our military heroes as a small gesture of thanks.  If you would like to show your appreciation please bring any of the following items:

• Animal crackers - no frosting
• Small packs of peanuts and sunflower seeds
• Blueberry pie filling
• Canned peaches
• Car, hunting or sports magazines
• Seasoning salt: Lawry's, Weber Grill seasonings
• Pre-paid phone card
• AA batteries
• Gum, Skittles or Sweet Tarts for local kids
• Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
• Powdered energy drink like Gatorade

Example will box up the donations and send them to the troops via Mount Clemens Kiwanis Club. 

The Lord has blessed all our lives with grace, mercy, peace, hope and salvation through His son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  This is one small way we can respond to the all the gifts that God has seen fit to give us. 

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." I Peter 1:3

If you have any questions e-mail Mr. Brandt, JBrandt@lhsa.com, or leave a message on his voice-mail at school (586-781-9151 Ext. 118) 

Marijuana 101: Clearing the Smoke

How dangerous is marijuana for your health?
What are the legal consequences of using and/or possessing marijuana?

Get the facts at Dakota High School on Wednesday, December 9

Dakota High School in conjunction with the Macomb County Sheriff's office and the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families is hosting Family Night Out: Marijuana 101 - Clearing the smoke. The evening will reveal the myths and truths about marijuana use. The evening lasts from 6:30 - 8:30, includes a pizza dinner and there is no charge for admission.

Click here for more information

Sum-Ardy Success!

Sum-Ardy, as the name does or does not imply, was Example's November event that featured intensely competitive trivia challenges.  Over 90 students showed up to battle wits, intellect and have fun.  The winners, in two separate pictures, are shown below.  Yes, they possessed more trivial knowledge than any other team in the gym.  Yes, they took the highly cherished, horse-head-on-a-stick home as a prize along with gift cards to 7-11.  Yes, they will return to defend their title at a future event.

The night also included a presentation by Stephanie Lange, Student Assistant Specialist at Dakota High School, on the myths and dangers of marijuana.

PARENTS: Dakota High School in conjunction with the Macomb County Sheriff's office and the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families is hosting Family Night Out: Marijuana 101 - Clearing the smoke. The evening will reveal the myths and truths about marijuana use. The evening lasts from 6:30 - 8:30, includes a pizza dinner and there is no charge for admission. Click here for more details on the event.

Mark your calenders for Example's next event:  

Saturday November 19.

Read All About It!

The October 5 issue of The Macomb Voice ran this article on its front page.

Sumo Wrestling + Jeopardy =

Sum-ardy

There's nothing sketchy about this Saturday's Example activity. 

It will be a great night of intense competition, laughs and fun. 

Don't miss it.

The festivities begin at 7:00  in the gym and will last until 9:00 pm. 

Enter through the cafeteria doors. 

The cost is $3.00 

God gave us brains for a reason.  Don't lose yours