Sherburne-Earlville school demonstrates potential outcome of drunk driving with mock crash
SHERBURNE – With the Sherburne-Earlville School District's prom approaching, students and teachers held a mock crash to demonstrate to teenagers the consequences of drinking and driving.
The event took place on Wednesday, May 16, near the Sherburne-Earlville football field. It began with students walking down to the crash and involved high school student council members acting as though they were involved in a fatal car accident caused by a drunk driver.
The mock crash involved two vehicles with blood on them, a helicopter, the Sherburne Fire Department, police, and a hearse from a nearby funeral home.
Following the crash, the school also held a mock funeral, arraignment, and sentencing; where possible prom attendees witnessed the student playing the drunk driver being sentenced to seven years in prison.
"Kids have to think about life choices, consequences, and the people they surround themselves with," said Sherburne-Earlville High School Student Council Advisor Jeanne Behret.
According to Behret, it's not uncommon for students who watched the mock crash to thank her afterwards for helping them realize how devastating drunk driving can be.
She added that every year the school tries to mix-up its mock crashes, and this years addition of a helicopter landing near the students appeared to have a successful impact.
Behret said students don't realize how drunk driving can impact their lives until they see the mock crash, and unfortunately even after viewing the crash it's possible not all of the students will take the lesson to heart.
The school's district attendance officer, John Bluy, narrated the crash to students over a loud speaker, and spoke on his history with teenager drunk driving accidents.
"This weekend is the Sherburne Prom... and after working as an accident reconstruction specialist I've seen way too many high school kids in fatal drunk driving accidents," said Bluy.
Bluy said he hopes students who viewed the demonstration retained the consequences of drunk driving, and he suggested that for anyone who drinks and needs a way home, "Call for a ride, there are so many opportunities to call for a ride, why not take advantage of that?"
Behret offered to give any student a ride if they feel they're in danger or want a safe way home.
"If you're in trouble, call me, and I'm coming to get you," she said.
The event took place on Wednesday, May 16, near the Sherburne-Earlville football field. It began with students walking down to the crash and involved high school student council members acting as though they were involved in a fatal car accident caused by a drunk driver.
The mock crash involved two vehicles with blood on them, a helicopter, the Sherburne Fire Department, police, and a hearse from a nearby funeral home.
Following the crash, the school also held a mock funeral, arraignment, and sentencing; where possible prom attendees witnessed the student playing the drunk driver being sentenced to seven years in prison.
"Kids have to think about life choices, consequences, and the people they surround themselves with," said Sherburne-Earlville High School Student Council Advisor Jeanne Behret.
According to Behret, it's not uncommon for students who watched the mock crash to thank her afterwards for helping them realize how devastating drunk driving can be.
She added that every year the school tries to mix-up its mock crashes, and this years addition of a helicopter landing near the students appeared to have a successful impact.
Behret said students don't realize how drunk driving can impact their lives until they see the mock crash, and unfortunately even after viewing the crash it's possible not all of the students will take the lesson to heart.
The school's district attendance officer, John Bluy, narrated the crash to students over a loud speaker, and spoke on his history with teenager drunk driving accidents.
"This weekend is the Sherburne Prom... and after working as an accident reconstruction specialist I've seen way too many high school kids in fatal drunk driving accidents," said Bluy.
Bluy said he hopes students who viewed the demonstration retained the consequences of drunk driving, and he suggested that for anyone who drinks and needs a way home, "Call for a ride, there are so many opportunities to call for a ride, why not take advantage of that?"
Behret offered to give any student a ride if they feel they're in danger or want a safe way home.
"If you're in trouble, call me, and I'm coming to get you," she said.
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