Game Changer
When: Wednesday Evening from 6:30-8:00 on September 26th
Where: Myers Park Auditorium
What: An assembly for students and parents featuring two guest speakers. The speakers talked about their children's alcohol and drug-related deaths. Students and parents who attended the event received one 100-point informal grade.
Speakers: Hugh Shannon and Debbie Dalton
Hugh Shannon: His son, David Shannon, was a Myers Park alumni who went to UNC Chapel Hill in 2012. During his freshman year, David attended a sorority event. By the end of the night, he was intoxicated and climbed up a construction site structure, fell, and passed away. Hugh will be sharing David’s story.
A message from Hugh about the Dream Team:
Where: Myers Park Auditorium
What: An assembly for students and parents featuring two guest speakers. The speakers talked about their children's alcohol and drug-related deaths. Students and parents who attended the event received one 100-point informal grade.
Speakers: Hugh Shannon and Debbie Dalton
Hugh Shannon: His son, David Shannon, was a Myers Park alumni who went to UNC Chapel Hill in 2012. During his freshman year, David attended a sorority event. By the end of the night, he was intoxicated and climbed up a construction site structure, fell, and passed away. Hugh will be sharing David’s story.
A message from Hugh about the Dream Team:
Debbie Dalton: Her son, Hunter, was a 23-year-old healthy and vibrant college graduate. He overdosed on cocaine unknowingly laced with fentanyl, a powerful opioid drug that is 50-100 times more powerful than morphine. Tragically, he died a week later. She will be discussing the dangers with recreational drug use. Debbie began the Hunter Dalton #HDLIFE Foundation. Click here for more information on the #HDLIFE Foundation.
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Resources available to help your child.
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Alcohol
Alcohol hotline-1(800) 331-2900 Al Anon/Alcteen: 1(888) 425-2666 The National Alcohol and Substance Abuse Information Center: 1(800) 784-6776 https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/ ANXIETY Crisis Call Center: 1(800) 273-8255 Now Mental Health: 1(800) 302-7929 https://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/anxiety.htm SUICIDE National suicide prevention lifeline- 1(800)273-8255 National Suicide Hotline- (800) 784-2433 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ BULLYING Stop Bullying Now!: 1(800) 273-TALK CyberTipline: 1(800) 843-5678 https://www.stopbullying.gov/get-help-now/index.html http://stopbullyingnow.com/ CRISIS Crisis hotline- 1(800) 999-9999 https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help/index.html Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention- 1(800) 931-2237 Eating Disorders Center 1-888-236-1188 https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/ https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/portal/organizations-and-websites Depression Depression and bipolar support- 1(800)273-talk Ndmda depression hotline: support group- 1(800)826-3632 http://www.dballiance.org https://www.google.com/amp/amp.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20521915,00.html |
Domestic Violence
National DOMESTIC Violence Hotline- 1(800) 799-SAFE National Domestic Violence Hotline Spanish- 1(800) 942-6908 National US Child Abuse Hotline- 1(800) 422-4453 https://ncadv.org/get-help https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/getting-out-of-an-abusive-relationship.htm Grief and loss Grief Share (800) 395-5755 https://www.mastersincounseling.org/loss-grief-bereavement.html https://grief.com/ Rape and sexual assault Rape, abuse, incest, national network (rainn)- 1(800) 656-hope Rape (People Against Rape)- 1(800) 877-7252 https://www.rainn.org/ Substance abuse National helpline for substance abuse- 1(800) 262-2463 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration- 1(800) 662-HELP National. Center on addiction and substance abuse- https://www.centeronaddiction.org/ Runaway Runaway hotline- 1(800) run-away Boystown National Hotline- 1(800) 448-3000 https://www.1800runaway.org/ Other mental illnesses National alliance on mental illness (nami)- 1(800)950-nami https://www.nami.org/ https://www.mentalhelp.net/ |
David Shannon Football Game
When: Friday Evening at 7:00 on September 28th
Where: Myers Park Stadium
What: A football game in memory of Myers Park High School alumni David Shannon. Shirts were sold in his memory. David's family was honored at half time.
Where: Myers Park Stadium
What: A football game in memory of Myers Park High School alumni David Shannon. Shirts were sold in his memory. David's family was honored at half time.
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Gold Out
Kickball Tournament
When: October 5th during 4th Block
What: Myers Park's Dream Team partnered with Prayers for Elijah Foundation in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Pediatric Cancer Awareness month. During 4th block on October 5th, students who bought tickets for $2 attended the GOLD OUT Kickball Tournament. Thousands of dollars were raised and donated to the Prayers for Elijah Foundation, which supports the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute with a mission to advance research and treatment options for Epitheliod Sarcoma.
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Selwyn Honesty Skit
When: November 30, 2018
Where: Selwyn Elementary School Auditorium
What: Dream Team partnered with Selwyn Elementary to create an original performance. Through writing an interactive script, performing it for the whole school, and collaborating with Selwyn fourth graders, we taught the school the importance of honesty inside both social and academic settings, intergenerationally connecting with the Myers Park community. The play centered around Frosty the Snowman and offered a great way to kick off winter break.
Where: Selwyn Elementary School Auditorium
What: Dream Team partnered with Selwyn Elementary to create an original performance. Through writing an interactive script, performing it for the whole school, and collaborating with Selwyn fourth graders, we taught the school the importance of honesty inside both social and academic settings, intergenerationally connecting with the Myers Park community. The play centered around Frosty the Snowman and offered a great way to kick off winter break.
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One Split Second
What: DREAM Team partnered with AT&T and several guest speakers to fight the deadly distracted driving epidemic. Three of guest speakers shared their unique stories to the sophomore class, students who are just learning how to drive.
Following the morning assembly, DREAM Team and AT&T used virtual reality simulations to demonstrate the dangers of texting and driving. Students participated during their lunches and signed the AT&T "It Can Wait Pledge" to not be distracted.
That evening, DREAM team, guest speakers Tammy Garlock and AT&T's Clef Metcalf presented to parents. DREAM Team's presentation featured statistics, common assumptions, and a student panel, focusing on the underlying reasons why people drive distracted. Tammy Garlock shared her heart-wrenching story of how her son died from distracted driving and Clef Metcalf provided distracted driving simulations.
Following the morning assembly, DREAM Team and AT&T used virtual reality simulations to demonstrate the dangers of texting and driving. Students participated during their lunches and signed the AT&T "It Can Wait Pledge" to not be distracted.
That evening, DREAM team, guest speakers Tammy Garlock and AT&T's Clef Metcalf presented to parents. DREAM Team's presentation featured statistics, common assumptions, and a student panel, focusing on the underlying reasons why people drive distracted. Tammy Garlock shared her heart-wrenching story of how her son died from distracted driving and Clef Metcalf provided distracted driving simulations.
Do Good December
When: December-January
Where: Veterans Bridge Home
What: For the “Do Good December” event, we decided our focus would be on local veterans. Too many times veterans are thought of as being hurt, old, and sad, so we wanted to shatter that stereotype. We learned of the sacrifices veterans made to protect our country and why it is important to give back to the brave men and women who are fighting for us. Dream Team focused on three veterans to offer our gratitude and appreciation for their selfless sacrifice for serving our country.
Where: Veterans Bridge Home
What: For the “Do Good December” event, we decided our focus would be on local veterans. Too many times veterans are thought of as being hurt, old, and sad, so we wanted to shatter that stereotype. We learned of the sacrifices veterans made to protect our country and why it is important to give back to the brave men and women who are fighting for us. Dream Team focused on three veterans to offer our gratitude and appreciation for their selfless sacrifice for serving our country.
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The Fight Inside
When: January 29, 2019
Where: Myers Park Auditorium
What: “The Fight Inside” was an assembly for the junior class focused on the topic of Substance Use Disorder and breaking the stigma that comes along with addiction. Three recovering addicts shared their unique stories. They addressed the stigma associated with addiction, and why the name has been changed to substance USE disorder, NOT substance ABUSE disorder. Students were informed that addiction is a disease that can begin gradually and can progress rapidly and no one is immune. Our speakers also addressed how to find help, whether for themselves, a family member, or for a friend, to fight addiction.
Where: Myers Park Auditorium
What: “The Fight Inside” was an assembly for the junior class focused on the topic of Substance Use Disorder and breaking the stigma that comes along with addiction. Three recovering addicts shared their unique stories. They addressed the stigma associated with addiction, and why the name has been changed to substance USE disorder, NOT substance ABUSE disorder. Students were informed that addiction is a disease that can begin gradually and can progress rapidly and no one is immune. Our speakers also addressed how to find help, whether for themselves, a family member, or for a friend, to fight addiction.
Selwyn Buddies
When: Once a month
Partnership: Each of the Dream Team members is partnered with a selected Selwyn 5th grader. Once a month, Dream Team members have lunch and hang out with their buddies! Throughout the year, tight bonds are formed as these DT members become role models to their buddy. We help them develop positive social skills and provide valueable mentoring, but more importantly we become friends. While we help them grow, they also help us grow.
Partnership: Each of the Dream Team members is partnered with a selected Selwyn 5th grader. Once a month, Dream Team members have lunch and hang out with their buddies! Throughout the year, tight bonds are formed as these DT members become role models to their buddy. We help them develop positive social skills and provide valueable mentoring, but more importantly we become friends. While we help them grow, they also help us grow.
Team Bonding
UNCC Low Ropes Course: Before Dream Team could serve the larger community, we first needed to know how to best serve each other. We needed to discover our strengths and weaknesses, and how to balance and blend our unique personalities to deliver a stellar product.
June 8, 2018: Soon after we got accepted, Dream Team participated in the Low Ropes Course at UNC-Charlotte as part bonding, part learning. We knew that our first big event was in September with little time to spare. Dream Team was tasked with challenging obstacles that tested our teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. We literally had each other’s backs as we pushed past our limits to the end goal.
January 13, 2019 Escape Room: To kick off the spring semester with the anticipation of new small teams, the Dream Team participated in a second team-building activity at an Escape Room called The Box near the east side of Charlotte. Competition was fierce as each small team had to strategically collaborate to escape the “box” and solve the mystery in one hour. It was a lot of fun, especially during the week of midterms and final exams. Even though we were divided, both teams prevailed.
June 8, 2018: Soon after we got accepted, Dream Team participated in the Low Ropes Course at UNC-Charlotte as part bonding, part learning. We knew that our first big event was in September with little time to spare. Dream Team was tasked with challenging obstacles that tested our teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. We literally had each other’s backs as we pushed past our limits to the end goal.
January 13, 2019 Escape Room: To kick off the spring semester with the anticipation of new small teams, the Dream Team participated in a second team-building activity at an Escape Room called The Box near the east side of Charlotte. Competition was fierce as each small team had to strategically collaborate to escape the “box” and solve the mystery in one hour. It was a lot of fun, especially during the week of midterms and final exams. Even though we were divided, both teams prevailed.
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MP 101
When: February 26th & 28th
Where: Carmel Middle School, Randolph Middle School, and AG Middle School
What: MP 101 is an event meant to teach rising Myers Park freshmen the many things that they need to know before they come to high school. Coming to Myers Park is often a big adjustment, so teaching them about class change, the lunch schedule, the campus map, and so many other important aspects of the Myers Park experience significantly helps to ease their transition into high school.
DREAM Team presented to three schools and hundreds of future Myers Park freshman. As experienced seniors, our team members gave valuable guidance on how to successfully navigate high school and tips and tricks on how to make the most out of freshman year.
Where: Carmel Middle School, Randolph Middle School, and AG Middle School
What: MP 101 is an event meant to teach rising Myers Park freshmen the many things that they need to know before they come to high school. Coming to Myers Park is often a big adjustment, so teaching them about class change, the lunch schedule, the campus map, and so many other important aspects of the Myers Park experience significantly helps to ease their transition into high school.
DREAM Team presented to three schools and hundreds of future Myers Park freshman. As experienced seniors, our team members gave valuable guidance on how to successfully navigate high school and tips and tricks on how to make the most out of freshman year.
Juuling/Vaping
When: March 18th-20th
Where: Myers Park High School
What: The juuling and vaping event was held on March 20th. The purpose of it was to inform the student body on the dangerous health effects of juuling. Many students fail to realize that Juuls contain nicotine, or they don’t realize the high content of nicotine in one pod. We raised awareness by hosting a fair, playing videos on the announcements, and hanging up stickers around campus. We were very grateful that Luka Kinard, a sophomore struggling Juul addiction in High Point, shared his story with us and we got to show it to the study body on the announcements.
At the fair we were able to partner with Chick-Fil-A by having a raffle for gift cards. The more tables a participant went to, the more chances they have at winning the raffle. Each table at the fair gave out one ticket per participant.
Where: Myers Park High School
What: The juuling and vaping event was held on March 20th. The purpose of it was to inform the student body on the dangerous health effects of juuling. Many students fail to realize that Juuls contain nicotine, or they don’t realize the high content of nicotine in one pod. We raised awareness by hosting a fair, playing videos on the announcements, and hanging up stickers around campus. We were very grateful that Luka Kinard, a sophomore struggling Juul addiction in High Point, shared his story with us and we got to show it to the study body on the announcements.
At the fair we were able to partner with Chick-Fil-A by having a raffle for gift cards. The more tables a participant went to, the more chances they have at winning the raffle. Each table at the fair gave out one ticket per participant.
Mental Health Awareness Week
When: Monday, April 29th, Tuesday, April 30th, Friday, May 3rd
Where: Myers Park High School
What: Dream Team organized three days of healthy de-stressing activities. Each day was introduced on the morning announcements, and on social media via infographics.
Motivational Monday:
Motivational Monday had three parts: yoga in the quad, inflatable "Bozos" that could be punched beside the quad's sidewalks, and inspirational, compassionate post-it messages in all of the school's bathrooms. We successfully managed the yoga with help from a professional yoga instructor from nearby Y2 Yoga, as well as a certified student yoga instructor. Yoga mats were set up beside the Art Gallery.
Tell Your Truth Tuesday:
Tell Your Truth Tuesday's focus was to show support and stand in solidarity for anyone who'd ever suffered from stress or mental illness. A table with different colored "Honor beads" was set up beside the cafeteria, so that people could come up and choose different colored beads. Silver beads represented a personal struggle with stress or mental illness, teal beads showed you had sought help for stress or mental illness, orange beads highlighted that you know someone who struggles with stress or mental illness, and green beads showed support for mental health awareness. Pamphlets from the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk organization were generously provided (the same organization also provided the beads), and a wooden board was set up with a marker beside the table so that students could write what de-stresses them or makes them feel better.
Flashback Friday:
Flashback Friday was a game day to help students remember when they were a kid, stress-free, and played these board games. Games, including Uno, Sorry, Mancala, and others, were set up on the picnic tables around the quad. Foursquare was arranged beside the hedges. Flashback Friday tied the event up nicely by emphasizing healthy ways to cope with stress.
Where: Myers Park High School
What: Dream Team organized three days of healthy de-stressing activities. Each day was introduced on the morning announcements, and on social media via infographics.
Motivational Monday:
Motivational Monday had three parts: yoga in the quad, inflatable "Bozos" that could be punched beside the quad's sidewalks, and inspirational, compassionate post-it messages in all of the school's bathrooms. We successfully managed the yoga with help from a professional yoga instructor from nearby Y2 Yoga, as well as a certified student yoga instructor. Yoga mats were set up beside the Art Gallery.
Tell Your Truth Tuesday:
Tell Your Truth Tuesday's focus was to show support and stand in solidarity for anyone who'd ever suffered from stress or mental illness. A table with different colored "Honor beads" was set up beside the cafeteria, so that people could come up and choose different colored beads. Silver beads represented a personal struggle with stress or mental illness, teal beads showed you had sought help for stress or mental illness, orange beads highlighted that you know someone who struggles with stress or mental illness, and green beads showed support for mental health awareness. Pamphlets from the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk organization were generously provided (the same organization also provided the beads), and a wooden board was set up with a marker beside the table so that students could write what de-stresses them or makes them feel better.
Flashback Friday:
Flashback Friday was a game day to help students remember when they were a kid, stress-free, and played these board games. Games, including Uno, Sorry, Mancala, and others, were set up on the picnic tables around the quad. Foursquare was arranged beside the hedges. Flashback Friday tied the event up nicely by emphasizing healthy ways to cope with stress.
