Q & A: “Every 15 Minutes” participants
CANS FALL FROM the drunk drivers vehicle at the beginning of the “Every 15 Minutes” program.
STUDENTS WATCH HOW drunk driving effects not only those involved but everyone around them.
DEATH LOOMS OVER student participant despite efforts by medics.
SENIOR CAMERON FELCH sits behind the wheel of one of the two cars involved in the simulated crash.
THE GRIM REAPER watches over as the medical response personnel begin to work.
SENIOR EMILY LOWERY is shown her BAC level during the field tests at the simulation.
“Every 15 Minutes” will took place on Wednesday and Thursday last week.
Senior Cameron Felch was one of the four students at the school who took part in a simulated car crash, showing the possible implications of drunk driving. Her role was that of the killed victim, who was driving the car stuck by the drunk driver.
We spoke with her before the event to get her outlook on the situation.
Q: What inspired you to participate in this program?
A: “The biggest thing is the impact [drunk driving] can have on people’s lives, what it can do to your life and your family’s. I also know people who have lost loved ones as a result of drunk driving.”
Q: What have you done to prepare for the event?
A: “We’re making a movie for the event. My parents and I were interviewed for our part of the movie.”
Q: Are you anxious about performing in front of a crowd?
A: “I’m more nervous because I don’t know my exact role yet and I can’t really stay still.”
Q: If you could tell teenagers one thing about drunk driving, what would it be?
A: “You are putting your life at risk as well as the lives of others. You don’t really know how severely you can damage yourself or your family.”
Daniel Drehoff also played a role in the crash. In the simulation, he was ejected halfway out of a car with his leg severely injured. This was the result of him not wearing his seatbelt and being the passenger of a drunk driver. We also asked Drehoff some questions in the days before the program started.
Q: What are you expecting from the event?
A: “I’m expecting to get an extreme perspective on what it’s like to be in a drunk driving accident and how severely it affects the community.”
Q: How did your family handle the idea of you being injured or killed in a drunk driving-related car crash?
A: “My family is not looking forward to it, but it will allow all of us to feel the pain that the families in this position feel. ”
Q: What is your opinion of drunk driving?
A: “Drunk driving is not acceptable and kills too many people every year.”
Attending the event is mandatory for all upperclassmen. Freshman and Sophomores will watch the event from their classrooms.
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