School's In Podcast for November 27

Hosts Dylan Keenan and Brooke Underhill shares news from Blackville School for the week of November 27, 2015. The School's In podcast can be heard on Life Radio on Friday evenings.

Viewpoint: Black Friday

Blackville School Celebrates the Senior Boys Soccer Provincial Championship Win

High School Students Attend MADD Presentation

High School students with MADD guest speaker (centre)

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a gut wrenching presentation with three real life stories told by family members and survivors who were affected by impaired driving.

MADD presenter Martin Savoie came to Blackville School on Thursday, November 19 to speak to the high school students about impaired driving and how people should never drive while under the influence and to always have a safe drive home.

This presentation was meant to give awareness to teenagers about driving impaired. Martin Savoie said that MADD is not only about alcohol intake while driving, but it is about drugs and how they also affect your driving ability too.

The students watched three real life stories about people who were affected by impaired driving and family members who talk about losing someone special to them. The first story was about a teenage boy and his friend who went driving and got hit by an oncoming vehicle who was driving impaired.

The second story was about a woman who was walking home and was hit by a vehicle who was impaired. She was hospitalized and cannot walk for more that a few minutes.

The third story was about a young man who was only the age of 19 and died after hitting a parked car. He was in a vehicle with someone he thought was a sober person and acting as the designated driver.

Students commented that the presentation was very moving and emotional. For more photos from this event, click here.

Article by DeAnna Donovan
Photos by Calvin Furlong

People's Picks (Nov. 23-27)

Teacher of the week is "Grampy" Mr. Grattan. With that white head and serious face he shows that he has lots of experience. Which is why he was picked. Mr. Grattan's favourite show is Criminal Minds and he enjoys country music. After school his favourite thing to do is to go home. His best friend is his wife Brenda. Last but not least, his favourite hobby is to ride his motorcycle.

Student of the week is Sarah Jardine. Sarah is currently a grade 11 student at Blackville School. Her favourite show/movie is The Vow. After school Sarah likes to watch TV. Sarah's favourite song is She's With Me and her best friend is Kailey Donovan. Her favourite hobby is doing hair.

Staff member of the week is Diana. Diana is an amazing janitor here and her work is extremely appreciated. She works hard to keep our school clean. Diana's best friend is her fellow staff member, Brent Wilson. After school she enjoys laying back on the couch and watching TV. Her favourite movie is the Christmas movie Elf. Diana's favourite type of music is country, and her favourite hobby is ATVing. 

Articles and photos by Jacob Donahue, Philip Underhill and Amelia Underhill