May 15th the Orange Jubilee Fest!

I spent the afternoon as an honored guest at the orange Jubilee Festival! As I arrived to Orange High School I was greeted by Mayor Kathy Mulcahy and Superintendent Nancy Wingenbach. Then we announced the winners of the 2009 Photography contest! I also got to host the Teen's Band Night which featured various genres of music!



I got to meet so many amazing kids! I spent a ton of time signing autographs and taking pictures!



The friendly police had a simulation game set up to advocate the importance of staying drug and alcohol free, and this is us right after I played!

I think it is so important that kids, teens, and even adults believe in leading healthy life styles without the use of harmful substances. I know peer pressure (especially for teens) can be so strong, but you have to listen to yourself, and do what you know is right! I am not the type of person who has ever given in to peer pressure, and let me tell you I have never lost any friends over it! My social life has always been busy, and in fact my friends respect me even more for sticking with my beliefs! We have such an amazing time hanging out without any of that stuff. I really hope you choose to avoid drugs not only for yourself, but for all of the people who care about and love you!