A Dose of Reality

Dakota High School is hosting "A Dose of Reality: Youth Prescription Drug Abuse in our Community" program for high school and middle school students and their parents on May 10 from 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

A person in long-term recovery and a pharmacist will speak. A free dinner follows the program and registration is required by May 8.  Call 723-2872

Hosting Assemblies, Blowing up Balloons, Encouraging Others

On Thursday, April 26 members of Example hosted an assembly featuring Dr. Irvin Babcock, pictured on the left speaking with some parents who also attended the assembly. Dr. Irvin Babcock shared her insights and wisdom concerning the dangers of alcohol and drug use.  

Before the assembly members of Example attached balloons to cars.  The message attached to the balloons encouraged all students to not use drugs or alcohol during Prom weekend.
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 Yes, students enjoyed putting balloons on cars and even blowing them up after we ran out of helium.  Based on this picture they also liked attempting to pop them and apparently Mercedes enjoyed chasing balloons around the school.  Students also enjoyed the opportunity to make a difference and boldly claim to their peers they were not going to drink or use this weekend.  Students used the week and all the various activities to encourage others to avoid alcohol and drug use this Prom weekend and every weekend.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”   - I Timothy 4:12 

Example Tour de Force

Students have been encouraging each other to avoid drugs and alcohol during Prom weekend and every weekend.

They have signed PROMise contracts and addressed the entire student body, encouraging them to respond to the forgiveness of sins and the salvation that is ours in Christ Jesus by not consuming alcohol or drugs.

Remember Prom, please.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.    - I Corinthians 10:13

To encourage students to make healthy, God-pleasing decisions during Prom week, Example is hosting an assembly on Thursday, April 26 featuring Dr. Charlene Babcock, an emergency room doctor.  

She has 21 years of medical experience in Emergency Medicine and is the mother of four Lutheran North graduates. Dr. Babcock will share her insights as a medical professional concerning the dangers and tragic consequences of alcohol.  

Parents are invited to attend chapel at 10:00 in the gym and stay for the forty-five minute assembly. Please contact the school office or John Brandt JBrandt@lhsa.com if you have any questions.

April 5 is National Alcohol Screening Day

Today, April 5 is National Alcohol Screening Day.  If you or people you know are struggling with alcohol use, free and anonymous screenings are available to help control this problem. This health issue is treatable and NASD can help.
Find out where free and anonymous screenings are in your area.

Video highlights of Example's 3-on-3 Tournament

It was March. It was Example. It was madness...

Example's March to Madness

Example held its first ever 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, March 17.  It was not a coincidence that Example's March activity was held on St. Patrick's Day.  What a perfect day to remind young men and women that plenty of fun can be had without drugs and alcohol.

There were twenty-two boys' teams and thirteen girls' teams competing in the tournament with over 120 students showing up to play or just have fun watching. 
Jacob Schwark and Megan Bisson started off the event explaining that, despite all the pressures and temptations the devil throws their way, being a redeemed child of God gives them strength to avoid drugs and alcohol.
Mr. Hardy followed up with some great insights about the purpose of Example and how Christ has freed us from the chains of sins and empowers us to live in the certainty of forgiveness and righteousness.

The Pink Ladies defeated Team DOS for the girls' championship.

The Sentimental Gentlemen defeated School Bus (faculty team) for the boys' championship.

Honorable Mention Awards

Best Team Name (Guys):          MinSanity and the Chingoos
Best Team Name (Girls):           Ji-Won-derful        
Quickest Tournament Exit:       Old Skool
Best Uniforms:                           Hemoglobin Trotters
Best Freshmen Filly Team:       Ananas
 

Example, Inc. is in the studio right now working on a video. We will let you know when it's complete.

Thank you to everyone who participated.  

Please remember,

 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” 

I Timothy 4:12

Example's 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Think you can dominate Example's 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament?

Bring it!

  

When: Saturday, March 17 at 2:00. All teams must be in the gym at 2:00.

Teams must submit rosters and appropriate team name to Mr. Brandt by Monday, March 12.

 Up to five people per team. Teams can only have two people who have played on North’s basketball teams. This includes current and former basketball players.

 Each player must have a physical on file with the office.

 Lutheran North students only. This includes players and spectators.

 Tournaments for both guys and girls. No co-ed teams.

 Cost: $3.00 per person.  Pizza, pop and snacks included.

Example Bowling

Example's February event was on the road as we journeyed to Imperial Lanes for an afternoon of strikes, spares, a few gutter balls and a lot of fun.

Baby Mario seemed to struggle  in the early , middle and late frames.

The top 6 girl bowlers. Nicole led this group with a 127...

The top five guys. Alex led with a 165