1. “Drive for Life”

2. In a period of 3 years NMHS lost eight (8) current students or recent graduates in car crashes. We, the students, were fed up with watching our classmates make bad decisions that were ending their lives. We had to take a stand. How did this begin?

4. As student leaders, it’s our responsibility to protect our student body. We believe “Drive for Life” works because it is STUDENT LED and we BELIEVE in this cause.

5. Year One - Assembly Student Emcee’s Parent Speaker Student Speakers Videos Sheriff’s Department

6. Year Two- Mock Car Accident  Student Led Assembly  Student Emcees  Student Speakers  Parent Speaker  Videos  Mock Car Accident (NM Students) on the football field

7. Year Three - Funeral Reenactment Mock Funeral Scene walk through Student Led Assembly Student Emcees Student Speakers Videos

8. Year Four – Hospital Scene Different Scenes set up to show a progression Student Led Assembly Student Emcees Student Speakers Parent Speaker Videos

9. Where Are We Now? Implementing Distracted Driving campaigns statewide Opening the eyes of teen drivers and influencing them to make wise decisions. SAVE LIVES, together we can help make a change Empower students

10. Community Council Against Substance Abuse Marion County Health Department Marion County Sheriff’s Department Ocala Police Department J Hadley Funeral Home Sparr Fire Rescue Thank you!

11. Questions?