I read an editorial from an online newspaper from Rushville, IN. The editorial spoke of a group that assembles great local high school athletes and campaigns about tobacco prevention. The group is called the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Role Model Program. I think this is an incredible idea. Having older student athletes involved gives a positive role model for young children. Student athletes always are watched by people in the community regardless of age and if little children see their idol talking about not using tobacco and to never use it, it makes the children not want to get involved with tobacco. This is a great way to show how an athlete can be a role model.
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