Bartlett High School shows students risks of drugs and alcohol
As part of alcohol awareness month, the Bartlett High School counseling department hosted an annual Students Against Drugs and Alcohol assembly for juniors and seniors on Monday. A representative from MADD — Mothers Against Drunk Driving — spoke about the consequences of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Bartlett Fire Protection District was also on hand for a presentation focused on prevention. During lunch hours police officers accompanied students who took part in a simulator experience. The students drove golf carts in the parking lot with “drunk goggles” on, which simulated a blood alcohol level of .17 to .20, more than three times the legal limit in Illinois.
Christopher Hankins/chankins@dailyherald.comBartlett High School freshman Khush Brar tries to get the golf cart back on course after taking out a cone and driving on the sidewalk while wearing the "drunk goggles" as Bartlett police officer Tom Alagna holds on. As part of alcohol awareness month, the Bartlett High School counseling department hosted an annual students against drugs and alcohol assembly for juniors and seniors. In addition to the golf carts and speakers, members of the Bartlett Fire Department were also on hand to demonstrate how they handle motor vehicle crash scenes.
Christopher Hankins/chankins@dailyherald.comBartlett High School senior Maria Gomez shrieks Monday as she tries to navigate a cone course while wearing a pair of goggle designed to simulate drunk driving. Bartlett Police officer Rob Sweeney seems to be giving up hope of her finishing the course with the fastest time. The goggle simulate a blood alcohol level of .17 to .20, more than three times the legal limit in Illinois. As part of alcohol awareness month, the Bartlett High School counseling department hosted an annual students against drugs and alcohol assembly for juniors and seniors. In addition to the golf carts and speakers, members of the Bartlett Fire Department were also on hand to demonstrate how they handle motor vehicle crash scenes.
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