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To create awareness of Substance Abuse Prevention last month, the Mustangs YSC coordinated Red Ribbon Week along with several classroom presentations with the good folks from Centerpoint Recovery Center located here in Paducah, KY. About 650 students were able to gain prevention information on the dangers of using drugs and alcohol and witness the transformation and sobriety of the men in the program. Students learned that ONE choice can alter the whole course of their life. In conjunction, the Mustangs YSC partnered with West Kentucky Crimestoppers, the Paducah Police Department and Four Rivers Behavioral Health Prevention Team to hand out Red Ribbons, prevention information and to encourage the students at MCHS take the pledge to “Love Yourself and Be Drug-Free!” About 450 students pledged to be drug-free during Red Ribbon Week. Thanks to all of our community partners for taking the time to invest in our students! For more information about the Mustangs YSC or Center Point Treatment Center, contact Stacy Thomas at 270-538-4370 or...
The Mustang Youth Services Center partnered with the City of Paducah Parks & Recreation by providing a college & career development workshop for high school seniors entitled “Workforce WORTHshop: Do You Have What It Takes?” Seventy-five students were selected to participate in this half-day, interactive workshop which provided sessions on resume writing/interviewing skills, performance reviews/evaluation, conflict resolution, creating a healthy lifestyle, setting goals and leadership. Presenters included: Joni Goodman, KeeFORCE; Stacey Young, Baptist Health Paducah; Jim Dudley, KeeFORCE; Kent Bohanon, State Farm; Anisa Cox, Energy Fitness Paducah; and Michael Ceglinski, MCHS. Each student who completed the entire workshop received a “Certificate of Completion” to be used when applying for jobs, scholarships and internships and a training experience of which they can include on their resumes. Students were also provided with the opportunity to get help with filling out job applications as well as help with creating a working resume. Thanks to our business partners and presenters for volunteering their time to help our students! As a result, fifty-four seniors completed the workshop. Students include: Brooklyn Snyder, Evan Mathis, David Clardy, Olivia May, Abigail Clark, Martin Livingston, Ethan Flynn, Dylan Humphrey, John Welsh, Lauren Deasel, Ariel Richards, Kendra Puckett, Corey Hall, Blaze Wilson, Jeremy Hackworth, Elizabeth Benner, Courtney Grewelle, Ben Clayton, Cole Ousley, James Lugo, Corey Peterson, Elizabeth Young, Wyatt Seed, Brandon Morehead, Kaitlin Adams, Lindsay Driskell, Dylan Coli, Seth Rowland, Chandler Bell, Makenzie Glisson, Rachel Upshaw, Jacob Owen, Victoria Clayton, Katherine Parker, Erika Shaw, Olivia Darnell, Reagan Webb, Sarah Stigall, Alec Macmahon, Louis Mofatt, Alexandra Housman, Miranda Bliss, Skylar Nunley, Abbigail Collins, Heather Isom, Courtney West, Madison Moxley, Morgan Fowler, Ashley Lambert, Jacob Hyde, Alicia Wines, Katelyn Garland, Emily Belt and Destiny Mayo. For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or...
The Mustang Youth Services Center teamed up with the Paducah Police Department & M.A.D.D. to provide classroom presentations on the dangers of drinking and driving. Theresa Martinez from M.A.D.D. presented to the students on the tragedy she experienced in the loss of her daughter by a drunk driver. Students were encouraged and inspired not to drink and drive. Thanks to our great partners in the Paducah Police Department for helping us to create awareness for our students! For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or...
The Mustang Youth Services Center partnered with the UK 4-H Extension office in Paducah to bring students to the annual Reality Store. The Reality Store program began in McCracken County in 1998. This program introduces youth to the “realities” associated with adulthood–provision of food, clothing, shelter, etc. for a family and how these relate to career choices. Upon arrival at the simulation, students receive the equivalent of one month’s salary for the career they have chosen or been given. Participants go through the “store” purchasing housing, transportation, childcare, etc. They quickly see the value of having to budget that income based on needs versus wants. By the end of the simulation, students usually see a relationship between career, lifestyle, and education. The “Reality Store” is gaining popularity as an introductory exercise in helping youth understand some of the “realities” involved in preparing for an employable future. The exercise is designed to be a tool to grab their attention so they will choose to involve themselves in a more substantive “curriculum” oriented workforce preparation. Over 100 students through the Family & Consumer Science and Leadership Development classes at MCHS participated this...
The Mustang Youth Services Center teamed up with Mrs. Melissa Willoughby’s Biomedical class and the American Red Cross in a blood drive for the students & faculty of MCHS! About 27 students in the class participated in registering and organizing staff and 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...
The Mustang Youth Services Center teamed up with Mrs. Mary Meinscheine’s Health Ed class in a blood pressure clinic in honor of Valentine’s Day and the theme of keeping your “heart healthy” to live a longer life. About 15 students in the class participated in taking the blood pressure of about 30 faculty, staff and students during class time. In this hands-on experience, participants were given their blood pressure reading from the class “professionals” and advice on what they might need to do if they needed to make adjustments to their diet. Thanks to Mrs. Meinscheine for providing a great experience for the students! For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or...
MCHS English teacher Pam Rafferty partnered with the high school’s Youth Service Center to have Paducah poet Samuel “Snacks” Hawkins perform for and instruct Rafferty’s class on Tuesday. Hawkins recited a poem from his new book and helped students analyze poetic devices.
Chase Venable, President of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Paducah presents a $500 check to Stacy Thomas, Coordinator of the Mustangs Youth Services Center.
The MCHS Cheerleaders, coached by Jennifer McKenzie, and the Mustangs YSC partnered together at Heartland Worship Center for an afternoon of community service in the ACTS...
The Mustang Youth Services Center coordinated mock interview sessions with local businesses in the area in an effort to better equip our students with the necessary tools to be successful in today’s workforce. In partnership with the Leadership Development class taught by Mrs. Jennifer Adams, students took part in the full interview process with local business professionals. Students developed resumes, dressed in business attire and participated in an actual interview for specific career fields. Local business professionals provided feedback and offered solutions to the students to learn how to have a good interview. The Mustangs YSC would like to thank our local business professionals for their time and expertise given to the students at MCHS! Businesses represented: Joni Goodman, KeeFORCE; Kathryn Joyner, Baptist Health Paducah; Adam Shull, McCracken County Public Schools and Andy Carloss, Midtown Market. For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or stacy.thomas@mccracken.kyschools.us....
The Mustangs Youth Services Center coordinated Bullying Prevention and Online Media Safety presentations for the students at MCHS in the Month of November. In partnership with Socially Present, a local social media company in Paducah and the Paducah Police Department, over 800 students and teachers were able to gain information about the importance of online media safety, bullying and texting while driving. Students were engaged in interactive presentations on how our choices can effect us for the rest of our lives and the importance of being responsible with online media because the truth is, once you put it out there, it is forever. For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or stacy.thomas@mccracken.kyschools.us....
Project United September 6, 2013 McCracken County High School’s Leadership Development class, led by Jennifer Adams, and the Mustangs Youth Services Center partnered together in a full day of volunteering and community service. As part of the United Way’s “Project United”, the student’s painted over 12,000 square feet of wall at the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls...
Sexual Integrity Classroom Presentations October 14-18, 2013 Mustangs YSC partnered with Hope Unlimited, INC to bring Sexual Integrity presentations to MCHS classrooms. Hope Unlimited’s Young Adult Development team (YAD) uses the evidence-based, abstinence-centered sex education curricula called Choosing the Best. Their mission is to educate teens on the health advantages of delayed sexual activity and empower them to make the healthiest choices, in order to reduce unplanned pregnancies and STDs, improving life outcomes for teens and their...
Centerpoint Classroom Presentations/Red Ribbon Week October 2013 October was 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 recognition of Substance Abuse Prevention month, the Mustangs YSC coordinated Red Ribbon Week along with classroom presentations with the good folks from Center Point Treatment Center located here in Paducah, KY. Over 1000 students and teachers were able to listen in on the presentations and witness the transformation and sobriety of the men in the...
Hands-On Health Care Fair November 8, 2013 On November 8, the West Kentucky Health Coalition held its Annual “Hands-on Health Career Fair” at Murray State University’s Paducah Campus. The Mustang Youth Services Center partnered with Mrs. Cindy Allardin’s Nurse Ed classes and about 45 students took part in the Career Fair which held rotating workshops ranging from sonography, pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, radiology technician and many more. Students participated in the hands-on activities and learned what courses they would need to take in college to complete those career...
MCHS Students Pledge to Be Drug Free
Workforce Workshop 2014
Alcohol Awareness 2014
2014 Reality Store
Blood Drive 2014
Blood Pressure Clinic – 2014
Paducah poet Samuel “Snacks” Hawkins performs for class
Chase Venable, President of the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Paducah presents a $500 check to Stacy Thomas, Coordinator of the Mustangs Youth Services Center.
MCHS Cheerleaders Volunteer at ACTS Ministry
Mock Interviews & Resume Writing Workshop
Online Media & Bullying Presentations
United Way
Hope Unlimited
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
West Kentucky Health Coalition