Northside SADD club wins Governor's Transportation Safety Award

The Northside High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club won a Governor's Transportation Safety Award in the Occupant Protection category. The awards were presented June 11 during a ceremony in Portsmouth.

Northside's SADD club participated in a variety of activities in 2007 including the Buckle Up Challenge to raise awareness about wearing seatbelts, and a homecoming parade float with the message: "Don't be a Dummy, Buckle Up!". The club also organized the school's Prom Promise, a presentation for juniors and seniors consisting of speakers, videos and lectures to encourage students to pledge not to drink and drive on prom night.