Shepherdsville City Hall was overflowing with people last month to honor fourteen young people who model a Drug-Free life. In an effort to create a safe and healthy environment among Bullitt County youth and families, Bullitt County Partners in Prevention sponsored the VIP Youth Poster event. The youth are nominated by school personnel, write an essay, go through an interview and vetting process, and are chosen for their example of great role models making Drug-Free choices. Bullitt County Public Schools’ John Roberts photographed the students, and Publishers’ Printing donated over 3000 posters that will be distributed throughout the county. If you would like to place some VIP Posters in your waiting room or business, please call 955-5355. Partners in Prevention is an active coalition, helping to provide comprehensive substance abuse prevention services.
Meet the VIP Youth :
Mackenzie Terrell— 7th grade Bullitt Lick MS
“Live your life in a way that inspires others and show that you are not afraid to do what’s right.”
Adam Herth—2009 graduate Bullitt East HS
“A life plagued with drug abuse is not truly living.”
“You can break free, strong and clean.”
Amanda Williams—12th grade Bullitt Central HS
“You can break free, strong and clean.”
Kalynn Walls—9th grade Bullitt Central HS
“Circumstances don’t make you the person you are, but the choices you make depict how your life will play out.”
Kayla Druin—12th grade North Bullitt HS
“Drugs are a poor substitute for friends. Make real and lasting friendships that won’t let you down…”
Amber Conover—2009 graduate Bullitt Central HS
“Be the kind of person who does the right thing, even if It’s not cool.”
Emily King— 7th grade Eastside MS
“Always do your best. It’s your choice.”
Craig English— 8th grade Eastside Middle
“Take pride in yourself and what you do. Make great choices. It’s up to you!”
Dillon Sego—8th grade Eastside MS
“I make choices based on who I am and will not be convinced to do things that will hurt my future.”
Brittany Gajdik—12th grade Bullitt East HS
”Don’t let ANYTHING get in the way of following your dreams.”
Health Rocks Group - Keenan Cischke, Jessi Hottois, Alexia Higginbotham, and Andrew Okruch—
9th grade Bullitt East HS
“Live life so that reality is better than the dream.”