By Matt Browning
Clearwater’s Camryn Carlson knows how important her role is as a member of SAFE.
“The perks of being is SAFE is being able to have a voice to influence safe driving around our school and community,” Carlson said. “It has benefited me by being a role model for our school for underclassmen to look up to.”
Carlson and her fellow SAFE members put on numerous events throughout the school year.
“Our major event we do is our Winter Royalty crowning ceremony and dance during basketball season,” Carlson said. “We have pledge cards for students to sign that go into a drawing to win gift cards and prizes. We also do ‘Chalk It Up’ which we write driving tips on our sidewalk for students to read on their way into school.”
Not only does the SAFE program make an impact on the school, but Carlson thinks the community also appreciates what SAFE does.
“The impact SAFE has on our community and school is huge,” Carlson said. “We always are doing little things to encourage safe driving for not only the students but the community as well.”
There is an appropriate balance between fun and serious for the Clearwater SAFE program.
“I would recommend them to definitely join SAFE,” Carlson said. “As a team we want to make things fun for the school, but also make sure we promote safety among each other.”
