The Artist
It is hard to believe that the time changed for spring this weekend, and prom season is right around the corner! Our Safe Sober Prom Night program is getting ready for its 18th season. We of kicked things off this past week by announcing the winner of the T-shirt design contest.
The annual T-shirt design competition is open to students at all high schools in North and South Carolina. We received many impressive designs from a number of schools in our area. The final decision proved to be quite difficult for the selection committee.
The winner of the 2008 Safe Sober Prom Night T-shirt design contest is Tyler Pennington, a senior at North Surry High School. Tyler’s design will be featured on more than 10,000 t-shirts distributed to high school students in the Triad area, and available to all high schools throughout North and South Carolina as part of the Safe Sober Prom Night program.
During a surprise presentation in his classroom at North Surry High School, we presented Tyler with the very first 2008 t-shirt produced and a scholarship check for $500.
Our team had a great time with the surprise coordinated by Tyler’s art teacher, M.s Jennifer Via, and administrators at the school. They included and coordinated Tyler’s family, school officials, and the Safe Sober staff. Tyler was really caught off guard!
Ms. Via, as well as other art teachers across the triad, did an excellent job motivating students to submit entries to the t-shirt design contest, and supporting the artists in their efforts. She has also used this as an opportunity for further learning and case study in her class.
During this past week, WSJS radio feature a live interview with Tyler and highlighted the safe Sober Prom Night program. Several newspapers in the triad area covered the story as well. This was a great experience for Tyler. He handled it all very well. We are proud of him and optimistic for his future.
In just a few short weeks, T-shirt distribution will begin at area high schools for student who sign the "Do it Right!" pledge to stay safe and sober on prom night. Please help us support our promising young people.