The tragedies that have occurred from teen drinking and driving are shocking. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:  -Motor Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death from people 15 to 20 years old (2003) -In 2002, 3,827 drivers 15 to 20 years old were killed, and an additional 324,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes in the US. 29% of these teen drivers had been drinking. -About 3/10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol related auto crash in their lives.   The consequences that so many have faced from the irresponsibility of so many young individuals is made a personal reality in Shattered Dreams, a two-day program designed to educate students, parents, and...

Memorial High School has the unique opportunity this year to play a vital role in helping students understand the fatal effects of drinking and driving. Shattered Dreams is a two-day program designed to educate students, parents and the community about the solemn issue of underage drinking and driving by providing a realistic experience and encouraging them to make positive choices. We are currently in pre-production as Kaylyn Wilson, is putting the final touches on the script while Zach Wilkerson...

“So if a teenager is at school for roughly 8 hours, and they are doing homework for 6+ hours, and they need at least 9 hours of sleep for their developing brains, then they may have 0-1 hours for other activities like eating, bathing, exercise, socializing (which is incredibly important for emotional, mental, and physical health as well as the development of skills vital to their future career), religious activities, hobbies, extra-cirriculars, medical care of any kind, chores (also a skill/habit development and required by many parents), relaxation, and even family time. Not to mention that your parents may or may not pressure you to get a job, or you might need to get one for economic reasons.” - Pinterest  ...

On November 16th, next Wednesday, Collin College will have a presentation in the MHS Auditorium from 6pm to 8pm explaining Financial Aid. Before coming, please create your FSA ID at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid. Hope to see you there!