Katie’s presentation is the start of a conversation for our young men. Many of them have not truly reflected on the type of decision making that they will face in college or the specific pressures and influences that impact decision making in the college context. Katie allows them to see a glimpse of the nightmare that results from a specific incident of rape. She then allows the students to consider that they will likely face a similar circumstance and need to be prepared. I also find it helpful to invite teachers of these students to the presentation so that they can continue the conversation in their classrooms or with their teams. Students benefit when this type of training and consideration is integrated into their learning and when they hear it from multiple sources.

Mike Wood
Principal