2014-2015 Programs
Red Ribbon Week
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month for schools all over the nation. The Mustangs Youth Services Center (YSC) was in full force with their campaign, “Stop! In the Name of Drugs.” As you walked through the halls of MCHS, you were able find some startling statistics and facts about the dangers of drugs and long-term effects that they can leave on your life from just ONE choice.
In awareness of Substance Abuse Prevention month, the Mustangs YSC coordinated Red Ribbon Week. This year we featured Adam Argullin, Professional Drummer turned Drug Recognition Expert. Adam travels all over the state speaking to high school students on his program called “Stay Tuned, “ a drum infused, motivational anti-drug experience. His performance was high energy where students learned about the harmful effects of drugs on the body and stories from Adam’s years of experience as a police officer working undercover and as a musician. The program was full of drums, education, entertainment and very positive. About 700 students were able to experience this life-changing program.
A special Thank YOU to the McCracken County ASAP Board, the Lone Oak Kiwanis Club and West Kentucky Crimestoppers for sponsoring this fantastic program for the students here at MCHS for Red Ribbon Week; we could not have done it without their community support!
For more information about the Mustangs YSC, contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or stacy.thomas@mccracken.kyschools.us
Blood Drive 2014-2015
Melissa Willoughby’s Biomedical class and the American Red Cross coordinated the first of five blood drives that will be happening for the students & faculty of MCHS! The students in her class participated in registering and organizing students to have their blood drawn by the friendly folks from the local chapter of the Red Cross. Thanks to Mrs. Willoughby for providing a great hands-on experience for the students and for partnering with the Mustangs YSC in this effort!
For more information about the Mustangs YSC visit: www.mustangsysc.com
Project United
McCracken County High School’s Leadership Development class, led by Jennifer Adams, and the Mustang’s Youth Services Center partnered together in a half day full of volunteering and community service. As part of the United Way’s Project United initiative, 22 MCHS students in conjunction with about 430 other community volunteers and various organizations, were able to help out two community agencies – Hope Unlimited, Inc. and Paducah Cooperative Ministries! Students helped move furniture, sort linens for the homeless shelter and kitchenware for a food pantry, helped coordinate the canned good drive and organized clothing in a community thrift store. We are so proud of our students and their willingness to give back!
2013 – 2014 Programs
Check out the Mustangs Youth Services Center 2013-2014 Programs