Alcohol-related crashes are the leading cause of death for
young Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 years old.
Teens, parents and communities face these tragedies every year.*
WBNX wants you to join us. Together we can make a difference!
* US Dept. of Transportation
Scenes from event
WBNX was proud to sponsor the 8th Annual Portage County None 4 Under 21 Rally held at Hiram College on April 20, 2010.
High school seniors from surrounding counties gathered to hear presentations about the dangers of underage drinking, as well as drinking and driving. Speakers included alcohol-related victims, offenders, and friends or relatives who had lost loved ones from alcohol-related crashes.
The event also featured stirring true-to-life scenes depicting the consequences of drinking and driving: a car crash including law enforcement, emergency rescue personnel,and a funeral and graveside service.
In a pre-event contest, students from participating area high schools were encouraged to design and create their own "Don't Drink and Drive" message on a banner. Banners were displayed at the N4U21 event. Winning schools were awarded with grant money for alcohol-free prom and graduation activities.
Sponsored by Elk & Elk.
$2000 Grand Prize Winner: Waterloo High School
Message: "Waterloo High's message in a bottle. Fatal Isn't Fun. None 4 Under 21."
Creators: Sara Adams (not pictured), Jerrod McClellan, Miranda Demboski
Pictured: L to R: Melanie Murphy, Miss Ohio 2006 and on air personality for WBNX-TV; Jerrod McClellan, Waterloo HS student; Lynette Blasiman, Ravenna Health Commissioner; Miranda Demboski, Waterloo HS student; Vickie Yendriga, Aurora Police Department; Attorney David Elk, Elk and Elk Law Firm; and Kerry DiFranco, Events Coordinator for WBNX-TV.
$1000 Runner-Up: Crestwood High School
Message: "Do you want this to be your last ID? Too young to drink, too dead to drive."
Creators: (pictured) Noel Shea, Kyle Delgado, Emma Dean, Kelsey Cornette, Jenna Sheaffer, Michelle Campbell (Advisor)
(not pictured) Meighan Little, P.J. Scarl, Katelyn Rohland, Austen Campbell
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