The CHIEF May 2019

DUI Assembly By: Joseph Gilmor

Each year, thousands of young drivers lose their lives as a result of drunk or distracted driving. With summer approaching, school officials are doing their best to prevent PTHS students from becoming a statistic. For this reason, an all-school assembly was recently held in order to spread awareness of the dangers of drunk or distracted driving. During the assembly, students were given the opportunity to witness the consequences of drunk driving firsthand as they viewed a mock crash site, complete with injured victims and first responders from the Pontiac Police and Fire Departments. The site of two mangled vehicles will hopefully be enough to persuade PTHS students to distance themselves from the dangers of drunk or distracted driving, and force us to come face to face with the realization that danger exists every time we get behind the wheel. As this school year comes to a close, we here at The Chief would like to wish everybody a safe and happy summer. Remember, you put your own life, as well as the lives of others, on the line every time you get behind the wheel. Drive safe! See you next school year!