STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford High School won a statewide competition aimed at getting drivers to buckle up and drive sober.
A second high school in the county also was recognized by competition judges.
More in a press release:
Stafford High School in Stafford County isthe statewide winner of the 2013 “Buckle Up, Drive Sober” campaign sponsored by Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety (YOVASO), The Century Council, and the Virginia State Police Association (VSPA).
Stafford High School won the Northern Virginia Region of the campaign, and then defeated the four other regional winners,for the grand prize during an unannounced seat belt check by the Virginia State Police and YOVASO staff. Stafford recorded a 92.2% percent seat belt use rate during the check.
In addition to the statewide and regional winners ,five Judges’ Choice Winners were selected, based on creativity and implementation of the buckle up, drive sober message. Schoolst hat placed in the three? week safe driving campaign are listed below.
Regional Winners:
Northern Virginia – Stafford High School, Stafford Co.
Shenandoah Valley – Fort Defiance High School, Augusta Co.
Greater Richmond – Middlesex High School, Middlesex Co.
Central/Piedmont – Franklin County High School, Franklin Co.
SW Virginia – Blacksburg High School, Montgomery Co.
Judges’ Choice Winners:
Northern Virginia – Mountain View High School, Stafford Co.
Shenandoah Valley – Stuarts DraftHigh School, Augusta Co.
Greater Richmond –Glen Allen High School, Henrico Co.
Central/Piedmont –Heritage High School, City of Lynchburg
SW Virginia – Lord Botetourt High School, Botetourt Co.
As the statewide winner, Stafford High School students will receive a day with the UNITE International DUI/DWI Simulator, along with a banner and plaque. UNITE’s Arrive Alive simulator is the top ranked drunk driving and distracted driving prevention program for young drivers.
All other Regional Winners will receive $500, a banner and plaque. Judges’ Choice Winners will receive $100. All prizes were funded by The Century Council. Across Virginia, 41 schools participated in the campaign which challenged students to develop a creative project for their school that educated students about seat belt safety and the dangers of driving under.
