By Matt Browning
The impact the SAFE program has had on Beloit High School is what means the most to president, Brooks Jones.
“It allows you to make a lasting difference in your school and community,” Jones said. “I’ve found that SAFE will enable you to be more involved and to learn the importance of being a good role model and working effectively with a group while making a lasting impact on those around you.”
The Beloit SAFE program puts on a variety of programs throughout the school year.
“One of the most important is seatbelt benchmarks, in which our SAFE members tally the percentage of patrons and students in our parking lot who were wearing their seatbelts and driving safely,” Jones said. “Another event our SAFE program participates in is a Christmas giveaway every year to the student body. With this activity, SAFE helps to sponsor a school-wide prize giveaway to the student body; prizes range from snacks to gaming systems.”
Not only does SAFE make an immediate impact on schools and communities, Jones thinks it will also leave a lasting impact on the students involved.
“If students are interested in joining SAFE, I encourage them to do so without hesitation,” Jones said. “Through SAFE, you not only have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your school and community, but you also learn valuable skills that will prepare you for the future.”
