The Alliance Against Drugs recently hosted its annual seventh grade workshop on Friday, March 20.   Over one hundred students participated in the “Do the Right Thing” workshop which included a speaker from the National Character Education Foundation.  The workshop focused on leadership concepts and team building activities.

Participating Schools:   Ambridge  Area Junior High  Avonworth  Middle School  Carson  Middle School  Chartiers Valley  Middles School  Cornell  Junior High School Deer Lakes  Middles School  Dorseyville Middle School Ingomar  Middle School  Mars  Area Middle School  Marshall  Middle School  Moon  Area Middle School  North Hills  Junior High School Pine-Richland Middle School Quaker Valley  Middle School  Seneca Valley  Middle School  Shaler  Area Middle School  St Alexis   Parochial School  West Mifflin Area Middle School

Guest  Speaker - Former Navy Seal and NIKE National Basketball Handling Champion, Charlie Aeschliman.  Charlie did a captivating presentation for and with the students, combining a “respect” message with internationally recognized basketball handling.

Student leaders participated in three

different workshops!

“There is No I in Team, but There is a ME” presented by the DoorWay Counseling Center. The students were given the task of building a tower as a team without verbal communication. This workshop encouraged the audience to see what can be accomplished when we work and support each other.

“Achieve Your Dreams”presented by Gateway Rehabilitation. This session demonstrated for the students a variety of famous sports figures who on their way to fame and fortune, made poor decisions that effected their careers and lives.

“Leadership BINGO” presented by the Alliance featured sports figures who have made a positive impact on their communities.