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Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) present prevention projects, outreach to Forest Lake board
Summary
Four senior leaders of the high school SADD chapter described outreach activities including peer campaigns, ‘I Promise’ pledges, Little Debbie Day and a mock car crash project. Board members praised the students and asked about funding and scheduling.
Four senior leaders of the Forest Lake Area High School SADD chapter briefed the school board on April 3 about the student group’s prevention and peer-support activities.
Co-presidents Maddie McCafferty and Eva Linder, vice president Ryleen Kissel and member Petra Zeidler described a range of activities the group runs to promote safety and positive mental health. They cited the I Promise campaign for prom safety, mock-car-crash simulations, mobile lunchtime activities such as "3-Point Thursday" and "1 Putt Wednesday," Little Debbie Day where students distribute snack cakes with positive messages at school entrances, and partnerships with other clubs and community groups including the Lions Club to fund materials and giveaways.
SADD advisor Keith Schwartz explained the group is student-led and that funds for activities come from sales (for example, root-beer floats, ice-cream sales), donations and a Lions Club contribution this year. Students said about 82 students participate (upperclassmen only), with many activities run by smaller committees.
Board members thanked the students for their outreach and asked operational questions. One board member asked whether the mock car-crash production would be staged again; students said they postponed last year’s release out of sensitivity after a real incident and were evaluating timing. Another asked how the group obtains funding; students said most funds come from sales and a recent Lions Club donation and that they do not retain funds for personal use.
Board Chair and other members praised the group’s peer-driven approach to safety and mental-health messaging and encouraged continued school support for SADD activities.
