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April 4, 2022

Megan Wood, West Clermont High School, Teen of the Month April 2022!

“What would happen to you if a loved one got into a car accident and the person responsible was a teen who was distracted?” Megan Wood, AGE 18 Q: Why […]

Article by Cesar Caballero / Teen of the Month / April 2022, Teen of the Month, West Clermont High School Leave a Comment

March 1, 2022

Alexa Garfias, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Teen of the Month March 2022

“I believe in teens! I firmly believe that many teens care more about driving safety these days because we’ve seen how many people our age have passed away to driving […]

Article by Cesar Caballero / Teen of the Month / march 2022, Teen of the Month, Young Women Leadership Academy Leave a Comment

February 1, 2022

Grace Holt, Toombs County High School, Teen of the Month February 2022

“…is picking up your phone to check a snap, a text or an Instagram post really worth the risk of your or someone else’s life?” Grace Holt AGE 15 Q: […]

Article by Cesar Caballero / Teen of the Month / February 2022, Teen of the Month, Toombs High School Leave a Comment

January 4, 2022

Hailey Hickman, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, Ft. Worth, TX. January 2022 Teen of the Month

“…your family is waiting for you to come home, do not lose your life because you had to check a notification from your phone or didn’t feel like a seat […]

Article by Cesar Caballero / Teen of the Month / January 2022, Teen of the Month, Young Women Leadership Academy Leave a Comment

November 29, 2021

Jaime Morquecho, C.C. Winn High School, December 2021 Teen of the Month

“WHILE DRIVING, ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS” JAIME MORQUECHO AGE 17 Q: Why are you involved in the Teens in the Driver Seat® program and what do you like most […]

Article by Cesar Caballero / Teen of the Month / CC Winn High School, December 2021, Teen of the Month

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