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Original: 4/24/2009 3:12 PM
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Friday, April 24, 2009

No More 'Shattered Dreams'

 

Every three years at my old high school, the administration, and really, the town as a whole puts on a program called "Shattered Dreams". It's a simulation of a drunk driving accident that takes place on the school grounds.

Prominent students are chosen by their teachers to act as drunk driving victims, are made up with fake injuries, and are placed in a mangled mess of metal to give the effect of a drunk driving accident. A simulated arrest is made, "bodies" are taken away in body bags, "critically injured" students are taken to the local hospital, care flight is called in, parents come and see their child "brain dead" in the hospital ER... it's a very powerful and impacting program.

This year my sister filmed and edited the video, and this is the labor of all her hard work. Think long and hard about yourself, your friends, your siblings... make good choices, and don't become a part of someone else's "Shattered Dreams".

Here is the video

Enjoy, and please recommend.

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Thanks sissy. =]
Posted 4/23/2009 11:53 PM by Sarah_MCB09 - reply

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That's a good video. Well done to your sis! I felt so proud to see the effort made in it. I definitely want to share with my colleagues across the paramedic section. It meant so much to them too. :)
Posted 4/24/2009 12:14 AM by dazzlezlizella - reply

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@dazzlezlizella - It is absolutely a fabulous program and I am proud of her too, for capturing the enormity of it, and creating such an impact with the images. Please, do pass it on, everyone should be reminded that young lives are ended every day, and it doesn't have to.

Posted 4/24/2009 12:16 AM by AirForceVirgin Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Your sister has some mad talent. Props to her.
Posted 4/24/2009 12:16 AM by jweav23 - reply

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Very cool stuff. :) Glad someone is making a difference like this in her community. Props to your sister!
Posted 4/24/2009 3:47 AM by online now Levanna Xanga True Member - reply

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Man that was super intense. I think thats an excellent thing to do, other schools should follow suit.
Posted 4/24/2009 7:39 AM by AlterEgo909 Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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they used to bring car that were crashed in my high school. the role play thing wasnt thought up yet i suppose
Posted 4/24/2009 7:43 AM by Paul_Partisan Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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doh. no edit button on your xanga page. why is this done only once in 3 yrs out of curiosity? and very nice video, go your sister.
Posted 4/24/2009 7:47 AM by Paul_Partisan Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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My high school did this as well. It's very powerful.
Posted 4/24/2009 7:54 AM by Schristian Xanga True Member - reply

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wow. this was impressive. yay for your sister.
Posted 4/24/2009 8:00 AM by SpongeBobScaredyPants - reply

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WOW!  What a great program and great lesson to so many people.  Your sister did a great job with the film.
Posted 4/24/2009 8:11 AM by ilovemy2babyboys Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Excellent video. Very realistic. Except for the firefighters. They were walking into the scene of an accident....we would've been running on to it
Posted 4/24/2009 8:21 AM by ShamelesslyRed Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Mark me down as impressed.  Very real and intense. 
Posted 4/24/2009 8:51 AM by jeremiahstears - reply

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wow. very nice.
Posted 4/24/2009 8:58 AM by anyamoor - reply

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Excellent work.

Posted 4/24/2009 9:50 AM by daeshii Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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They do a similar program at area high schools. The year I was a senior, they brought a car that had been a student of my high school. He was killed that year, and to see the mangled metal and blood in the front seat was enough for me to learn to never drink and drive. I never have.
Posted 4/24/2009 12:42 PM by iStephanieMarie Xanga True Member Xanga Premium Member - reply

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*claps* very nice!
Posted 4/24/2009 1:11 PM by hotpinkstarberry Xanga Premium Member - reply

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Thanks so much everyone for the praise. =] Took all night to make. It really helped impact our school. I believe all schools should have this program. It is very powerful.
Posted 4/25/2009 12:10 AM by Sarah_MCB09 - reply

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Hey, hey, hey. Just droping to say hey. Life must be treating you pretty well. You haven't been around for like ever, but you still rock. Bye Rachel!
Posted 5/11/2009 2:18 AM by Lithium98 Xanga True Member Xanga Lifetime Member - reply


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