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Schools in
Action!
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MHS hosts first track
meet in seven years
MINUTES
Working together to save lives
Every 15 minutes, someone dies
as the result of an alcohol-related
collision in the United States. In
Jefferson County, students, staff
and community members are trying
to change that through a program
called Every' 15 Minutes. The
program is designed to dramatically
instill teenagers with the potentially
dangerous consequences of drinking
alcohol and texting while driving,
Every 15' minutes was led by Senior
Trooper Clint Prevett in partnership
with MHS Principal Sarah Braman-
Smith, MHS Activities Director
Shawna McConnell and Athletic
Director Evan Brown.
“Every 15 Minutes offers real-
life experience without the real-life
risks,” said McConnell. “Our goal
is to challenge students to think
about drinking, texting while driving,
personal safety, and the responsibility
of making mature decisions when lives
are involved.”
Thanks to Jefferson County voters
who approved the last school bond,
Madras High School hosted it’s first
track meet in seven years. The new
athletic complex, completed this year,
has changed the game for the high
school track team.
“We had our first track meet on
our new track last month and
it w ent great thanks to all the
volunteers that helped us. ”
“I definitely felt like the interactions with the police officers
the day before played out really well. There were a lot o f
good discussions on impaired driving. The officers were
able to share personal experiences with us.”
— MHS Coach Paul Broum
— Charles Young, MHS Junior
Support from the community
During the week of April.20th, th e.
entire Jefferson County community ,
came together to support the Every 15
Minutes program activities. Generous
funding provided by local businesses
and community members along with
A vehicle accident reenactment involving someof the "walking dead" students took place
thefollowing day.
and went back to class as the
^walking dead”. Those students then
committed to not speaking the rest of
the day.
A traffic collision on MHS grounds
hands-on participation from MHS
staff, police officers, fire fighters, EMS
technicians, funeral home personnel
and a local video crew, made it all
possible.
“We wanted to utilize the strength,
talent and resources of business and
industry' to prevent drunk driving and
texting while driving and everyone
really stepped up,” said McConnell.
Grim Reaper visits MHS
During the first day of week-,
long activities; 10 law enforcement
officers from OR State Troopers and
the County Sheriff’s office spoke
with small groups of juniors and
seniors about the risks and statistics
revolving around impaired driving.
During those sessions, 25 pre-selected
students were “tapped out” by the
Grim Reaper and quarantined for
the next 24-hours away from
friends, families and any kind of cell
phone or communication with the
outside world. They were made up
like little reapers to represent someone
killed in an alcohol-related accident.
They made they’re own tombstones
A vehicle accident reenactment
involving some of the “walking dead”
students took place the following
day. Local law enforcement, fire and
paramedic teams worked on-site while
video crews captured the scene.
“This activity exposed students
to the experience of being involved
in a tragic, alcohol-related driving
collision,” explained McConnell who
added that the reenactment included
fatalities, a jaws-of-life rescue, a
police investigation and the arrest of a
student “drunk driver”.
Other interactive exercises during
the week involved impairment goggles
that help students understand the
dangers o f impaired driving without
actually using alcohol or drugs of
any type. Two sets of parents also
volunteered to participate, allowing
local sheriff’s officers to show up at
their homes with simulated “death
notices.” The parents came to speak
about their experiences at an assembly
the following day.
For more information about Every
15 Minutes, contact Madras High
School at (541) 475-7265.
“Every 15 Minutes reminds you w hat can happen everyday.
It shows us how the decisions you make go way beyond the
moment drat you make them in.”
— Bryce Williams, MHS Senior
JCSD Alumni: Where are they now?
Do you know a JCSD alumni who has moved on to college and/or
career success? We are looking to feature our graduates in future Schools in
Action updates. If you know of a former student, drop a note and photo to
Superintendent Rick Molitor: rmolitor@509j.net.
Jefferson County School District
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A note o f thanks to
Jefferson County Partners
According to Track Coach Paul
Brown, the former athletic field and
track were in such disrepair that it was
unsafe to practice and hold meets.
“Our team is starting to take shape
and we are excited about hosting
Districts this year,” Brown said.
The following businesses,
organizations and individuals
made Every 15 Minutes
possible:
BUSINESSES:
ACE Hardware
Snow’s Cleaners
California Costume Company
Figaro’s Pizza
Opal Day Spa
Apex
Belair Funeral Home
Ender’s Towing
Ira’s Towing
ORGANIZATIONS:
> Madras Buff Boosters
Kids Club
JCSD Maintenance Dept.
City of Madras Public Works
Jefferson Co. Fire
Jefferson Co. EMS
Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Dept
OR State Troopers
Madras City Police
Local Disbatch
McDonalds
INDIVIDUALS:
Mike & Shonagh Preston
Sarah Braman-Smith
Evan Brown
Laura Rehwinkel
Dan Farrester
Joe McHaney
Sam Scheideman
PatreciaSmith
Zach Lillebo
Ben & Kristin Hocker
Jose Si Nora Adame
MHS Leadership Students
445 SE Buff Street, madras, OR 97741
Visit the District website at
jcscLkl 2.or.us
Calendar
April
29
M ay
11
13
25
School Board Meeting: 7 p.m.
2-hour Early Release
No School: Memorial Day
June
3
6
11
(541) 475-6192
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District Wide Early Release
2-hour Early Release
MHS Graduation at the New
. Athletic Stadium: 2 p.m.
Last Day of School:
( 1 /2 day for students)
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