The following projects were created by students during the 209-10 school year. The project files have been optimized and/or converted to a Web-friendly format. If you need original files of anything, please contact Heather Coulehan.
Chugiak High School - WDS student Council
Video: The first time
Students: Paker Waley, Savanah Cluff, Kate Mulcahy, Becky Gonzales,
Wendy Martin, Forest Campnell, Casey Mills, Adam McComb Advisor: George Campnell Main message: Drinking alcohol even the first time will hurt you and the people in your
life. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or watch the video below
Dimond High School - National Honor Society
Public service announcements and posters: Think before you drink
Students: Ahmad Nasir, Jake Jeffryes Advisor: Greg Brown Main message:Think about the consequences of your actions and find
an alternative outlet other than drinking. Media: Discussion questions, PSA scripts and posters (PDF) or listen to the announcements below
Coach Campbell
Governor Parnell
Mayor Sullivan
Principal Guyett
Superintendent Comeau
Teacher Greg Brown
Eagle River High School - Class of 2011
Video: Hey, you took the first drink
Students: Ariel Zlatkovski, John Sanders, Laura Richardson, Curtis
Guyer, Christian Newby, Louis Zibi Advisor: Jeanni Blakeney, Melodie Radcliffe Main message: We incorporated two messages into our movie. First,
the fact that upperclassmen don’t think it’s cool to drink, despite the
myth surrounding upperclassmen drinking. The second message in the
movie is that drinking has social consequences, as well as physical ones. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or watch the video below
Eagle River High School - Key Club
PowerPoint: Jumping the gun
Students: Sam Kim, Hayley Patin, Austin Thompson, Clarence Summers, Richelle Johnson, Jemma Goodwin Advisor: Deb Weesner, David Richards Main message: We used the metaphor of a race. The decisions you make now, especially about alcohol, can determine whether you reach your goals or not. You have the potential to succeed, and we want to see you do it, but it’s up to you to make it happen. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or click the image below to view the posters
Video: Small decisions, big regrets
Students: Nick Smith, Avery Paulson, Lucy Sagaga, Caroline Towne, Kim Fernandez, Pelalyna Fa’alavaali, Sarah Allen, Alexis Ortega, Ally Beischer, Matthew Ilalio, Leandra Joseph Advisor: Devon Roberts Main message: The message is that what seem like small decisions in
hindsight can lead to life changing and regretful consequences. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or watch the video below
West High School - International Baccalaureate
Video and poster: Come with us instead
Students: Christina Cho, Gizelle Baylon Advisor: John Ruhlin Main message: Our main message is that friends, using positive peer
pressure, have the power to convince their friends not to drink before
prom. Media: Discussion questions, script and poster (PDF) or watch the video below
Dimond High School - Model UN
Public service announcements: Do you remember last night?
Students: Lauren Suiter, Hana Ah You, Kaycie Thompson, Justin Oller,
Jonathan Walther, Katy Chan, Emily Svejnoha, Janelle Vonbirgelen Advisor: Lem Wheeles Main message: When thinking about drinking and the consequences, you need to think not only of how it could affect you, but how it affects the people around you, especially siblings and other teens. Media: Discussion questions and PSA scripts (PDF) or listen to the announcements below
Siblings
Friends
Coworkers
Classmates
Teammates
We do
Dimond High School - Engineering & Science Club
Videos: Soberstate
Students: Kebang Huang, Jonathan Walther, Andrew Lastimoso, Gary
Juul, Mason Weber, Klairen Calaustro, Ryan Iacovelli Advisor: Wade Roach and Chris Curry Main message:The message we are most trying to convey is that performance increases when people choose to not use alcohol and that performance decreases when alcohol is used. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or watch the videos below
Media: Progressive poster series
Students: Lucy Thomas, Taylor Trummel, Elizabeth Strom, Aharon
Hughes Advisor: Danielle Clay Main message: Alcohol overcomes a person's life and negatively
impacts perspective and goals. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or click the image below to view the posters
Video: Walk Away ... or your friends will
Students: Young Kim, Ashley Hernandez, Nicole Perry, Jovell Rennie, Erik Klosiewski, Carl DeGross, Gunner Hatten, Clarissa Bell, Samantha Tanner, Paul Jaidinger, Albert Dizon, Desiree Scott, Alice Ulofoshio, Rebecca Shoopman, Tabinda Zeghum, Jeremy Bishop, Jessica Santoyo, Colleen Bayas, Johanna Ferido, Kennedy Stoltzfus-Avis Advisor: Greg Eschenlor Main message: Not as many people drink as you are led to believe before you get to high school, so you shouldn't be pressured into doing it. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or watch the video below
Service High School - Yoga Club
Media: Three yoga workouts
Students: Brennan Berry, Robin Miner, Makala Bascome Advisor: LA Piper Main message: Finding support and strength, changing your perspective, and achieving balance can all be found in yourself, not in alcohol. Media: Discussion questions (PDF) or click the image below to view the workouts