Eight high school seniors advocate for healthy choices
Eight accomplished Carlsbad High School seniors, the Champion Lancers, are challenging kids to make healthy choices and remain drug-free. As student ambassadors, the Champion Lancers visit all of Carlsbad Unified School District's elementary schools at lunchtime to share their positive, drug-free mottoes.
The Champion Lancers program was established in 2011 to capitalize on the influence of high school seniors serving as ambassadors to younger students. The Champion Lancers must apply for their positions and are selected based upon their academic success, involvement, in extracurricular/co-curricular activities; and commitment to a substance free lifestyle.
Let's meet this year's Champion Lancers and hear their thoughts about the program:
• Christian Tabone plays ice hockey for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and roller hockey at Carlsbad high. His motto is, "I put drugs in the penalty box." Christian focuses his message on getting students to make good choices and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
• Hannah Evans is a member of the CHS-TV broadcasting team. Her slogan is, "Like a camera, I shoot for the Stars!" Hannah enjoys playing sports with the kids, giving hugs and offering piggyback rides.
• Kamalani Peneku plays softball for CHS. Her motto is, "I hit drugs out of the park." Kamalani notes, "Whenever we come to a school, the kids have fun. They especially love the trading cards."
• Jacob Heene's sport is wrestling. His slogan is, "I wrestle to take down drugs." Jacob loves working out, eating right and feeling good about his health. Advocating these principles to adolescents has been truly rewarding.
• Marissa Sprague is a cheerleader, and her motto is, "I cheer for a healthy lifestyle." She got involved in the program to motivate kids to stay healthy and have a great time in high school without using drugs or alcohol.
• Laura Vasse plays water polo. Her motto is, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming towards healthy choices." Laura got involved with the program to counteract unacceptable peer pressure through positive modeling. She strives to be role model not just through Champion Lancers, but in every aspect of her life.
• Matthew Tomaneng plays basketball at CHS. His motto is, "Dribble past drugs." Matt feels like a "superhero" to younger students knows that his influence matters.
• Brock Stuessi is a musician who plays both jazz and classical upright bass. His motto is, "Jazz Say No To Drugs." Brock says it pains him to see peers and younger kids smoking or drinking. Being a Champion Lancer gives him an outlet to fight these actions.
And what's next for the Champion Lancers?
They are all applying to top colleges and universities, aspiring to careers in engineering, music, medicine, journalism/film-making, business and science. No doubt, these young people are all headed for great success.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, you can contact Rosemary Eshelman, CUSD Student Services Specialist at 760-331-5021.
Eight accomplished Carlsbad High School seniors, the Champion Lancers, are challenging kids to make healthy choices and remain drug-free. As student ambassadors, the Champion Lancers visit all of Carlsbad Unified School District's elementary schools at lunchtime to share their positive, drug-free mottoes.
The Champion Lancers program was established in 2011 to capitalize on the influence of high school seniors serving as ambassadors to younger students. The Champion Lancers must apply for their positions and are selected based upon their academic success, involvement, in extracurricular/co-curricular activities; and commitment to a substance free lifestyle.
Let's meet this year's Champion Lancers and hear their thoughts about the program:
• Christian Tabone plays ice hockey for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks and roller hockey at Carlsbad high. His motto is, "I put drugs in the penalty box." Christian focuses his message on getting students to make good choices and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
• Hannah Evans is a member of the CHS-TV broadcasting team. Her slogan is, "Like a camera, I shoot for the Stars!" Hannah enjoys playing sports with the kids, giving hugs and offering piggyback rides.
• Kamalani Peneku plays softball for CHS. Her motto is, "I hit drugs out of the park." Kamalani notes, "Whenever we come to a school, the kids have fun. They especially love the trading cards."
• Jacob Heene's sport is wrestling. His slogan is, "I wrestle to take down drugs." Jacob loves working out, eating right and feeling good about his health. Advocating these principles to adolescents has been truly rewarding.
• Marissa Sprague is a cheerleader, and her motto is, "I cheer for a healthy lifestyle." She got involved in the program to motivate kids to stay healthy and have a great time in high school without using drugs or alcohol.
• Laura Vasse plays water polo. Her motto is, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming towards healthy choices." Laura got involved with the program to counteract unacceptable peer pressure through positive modeling. She strives to be role model not just through Champion Lancers, but in every aspect of her life.
• Matthew Tomaneng plays basketball at CHS. His motto is, "Dribble past drugs." Matt feels like a "superhero" to younger students knows that his influence matters.
• Brock Stuessi is a musician who plays both jazz and classical upright bass. His motto is, "Jazz Say No To Drugs." Brock says it pains him to see peers and younger kids smoking or drinking. Being a Champion Lancer gives him an outlet to fight these actions.
And what's next for the Champion Lancers?
They are all applying to top colleges and universities, aspiring to careers in engineering, music, medicine, journalism/film-making, business and science. No doubt, these young people are all headed for great success.
If you are interested in learning more about this program, you can contact Rosemary Eshelman, CUSD Student Services Specialist at 760-331-5021.