On Thursday, April 10, Metea Valley High School will host its third annual student assembly regarding the devastating consequences of drinking, texting and becoming distracted while driving. Timed in conjunction with the beginning of prom season, the assembly will present a two-minute-and-40-second video to the student body.
In addition, Leslie Huerta who was paralyzed in a DUI car accident while she was a senior in high school will share her story accompanied by her fiancé, Jonathan Santos.
“Although this entirely is a school-funded presentation, we would like to extend the opportunity for all interested parties to support this effort,” wrote Assistant Principal Joy Ross. “I believe you will truly understand why after you watch the Metea Valley-produced VIMEO video.
The mock DUI gives the senior class at Metea Valley something to think about before Prom and graduation, with all the celebrations to come, added Ross.
School is collecting health products
Metea would like to assist Leslie with some of her health needs. To that end, the school is collecting nonperishable healthcare items in the main office. Â Arrangements can be made to pick up collections of the items, if necessary.
Any of the items listed below would be appreciated.
- Mouthwash without alcohol
- Paper towels
- Baby wipes
- Q~tips
- Latex gloves
- Gift cards – Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer.
Metea Valley High School is located at 1801 N. Eola Rd, Aurora, in Indian Prairie Unit School District 204.
For more information, call (630) 375-5904 or e-mail joy_ross@ipsd.org.
