Vinita, Oklahoma
Misty Russell is the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Coordinator with ROCMND Area Youth Services in Oklahoma. She worked with youth speaker Jake White to bring Vive18 to their local middle school and high school students. She enjoyed how his message wasn’t judgmental or preachy, but educated students on the realities of vaping, marijuana and alcohol use. Misty felt like the students left with a positive message on why not to use substances and had a really great time during the presentation. “They all participated, even the ones you wouldn’t think would,” They had great communication before the presentation to make sure Jake knew the goals for the drug prevention presentation, and he asked what would provide the best outcomes from a substance abuse speaker. His fee was very feasible, he did 2 presentations in one day. Overall the kids and teachers loved it. They’re hoping to have him back to do some work with the elementary school students.
Salina, Oklahoma
Joanie Gaskins is the principal of Salina Middle School in Oklahoma. She had Jake White from Vive18 present to their students in the middle school and the high school. Her school has seen vaping, marijuana and alcohol across all schools… even in the elementary school. It needs to be addressed . She said the kids loved the speaker and how fun the message was delivered. It’s been the talk of the day. Jake spent extra time with students over lunch and even played basketball with them. Joanie said that everyone needs to hear this message, all across Oklahoma and even the nation. So she recommends that every age group gets to experience a Vive18 presentation.
Salina, Oklahoma
School Resource Officers from Salina High School in Oklahoma talk about what they thought of Vive18 speaker Jake White. They enjoyed the engagement of their youth, the information on vaping and marijuana, and how he brought the audience back in when they got distracted. The main takeaway was that if they choose not to use drugs they can still have fun, and they’re not alone. Many students need to hear that they can still have a social life without substance use.
