Seymour and Oxford High Schools teamed up Friday (May 3) for their ninth annual joint “Take a Stand Day!” which took place at Oxford High School.
The event focused on the responsibilities of safe driving, distracted driving and the consequences of mixing driving with alcohol and distractions.
Throughout the day teens from both high schools moved through different events, assemblies, and outside hands-on activities
They also witnessed several mock mass casualty multi-vehicle motor vehicle crashes/extrications with the participation of Life Star helicopter to solidify the message that drinking and driving do not mix.
Click the play button above to see a slideshow of photos from the event, courtesy of Rich Kearns, director of security for Seymour Schools.
Participating in the daylong event were:
- CT State Police with the “Roll-over Simulator” & “Seatbelt Convincer”
- CT State Department of Transportation
- The “IMPACT” Program
- American Red Cross
- Hull Funeral Home
- Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association
- National Trial Bike Champion Chris Clark
- Life Star Air Ambulance Helicopter
- “Think Again! A Pedal Kart Experience!”
- H.O.P.E. of Oxford, Valley Substance Abuse Action Council
- CT Motor Club AAA
- All Star Transportation Company
- Officers from Seymour and Oxford Police Departments who conducted field sobriety tests with “Fatal Vision”
The program has received recognition from the National Organization for Youth Safety for being proactive in the joint effort to promote the responsibilities of safe driving and combating teen underage drinking and driving.
The event was made possible through a cooperative effort between Seymour and Oxford High Schools, Seymour Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Oxford Resident CT State Trooper’s Office, Seymour Ambulance Association, Oxford Ambulance Company, Connecticut State Police Department & Oxford Fire Department.
The event is sponsored by Katherine Matthies Foundation, Valley Community Foundation, Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan, People’s United Bank, Seymour/Oxford Rotary Club, Oxford Lions Club, Seymour Lions Club, Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation, Oxford Booster Club & Daddio’s Used Auto Parts.
