THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, February 22, 2019 Page 5 Students stand against teenage dating violence By Tara Vocino Clune will continue in his S tudents at the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School wore orange last Tuesday in recognition of Teenage Dating Violence Awareness Month. “We have placed posters around the building in hopes to educate the student body about what is and what is not a healthy relationship and certain behaviors and characteristics to learn to identify as abusive, controlling and/or overall unhealthy in all relationships – romantic and as well as in friendships,” said Student Representative Jessica Sweeney during last Thursday’s night’s School Committee meeting. Sweeney estimated that half of the student body participated in wearing orange, spreading the word through morning announcements, at lunch and with posters. She went on to say that she knows fellow classmates who have been taken advantage of and/ or who are in unhealthy relationships. “They may just need someone to talk to about it,” Sweeney said. She said School PsycholoSchool Committee Student Representative Jessica Sweeney, who is Student Council Vice President, asked students to wear orange last Tuesday to spread awareness about teen dating violence. She spoke during last Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. She said approximately half of the school participated. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) gist Paul Talagan and Adjustment Counselors Cathy Horkan, Amy Driscoll, Dina Baratta and Maira Mejia are always available. “They make sure students are safe and know what resources are available,” Sweeney said. New hire aims to be a positive role model John Clune, who graduated in 2004, was hired as an John Clune (’04) was appointed as an automobile technology teacher during last Thursday night’s School Committee meeting. He hopes to not only teach students about repairing cars, but to steer students in the right direction away from drugs and alcohol. auto technology teacher; he will teach students how to repair cars. “This school did a lot for me,” Clune said. “It steered me in the right path when many classmates went down the wrong path with drugs and/ or alcohol.” Clune said even if he can impact one student, it’ll be worth it. He said actual customers will come in so that his students can practice in a co-op environment. ~ Letter to the Editor ~ “Make a resolution for a healthier life” Dear Editor, February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking is a leading cause of heart disease. Smoking can lead to the narrowing of blood vessels and high blood pressure and quitting smoking greatly improves heart health. So, make a resolution for a healthier life for you and your family. 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Give yourself about two weeks to prepare. 2. Tell your family and friends you plan to quit. Share your quit date with important people and ask for their support. Daily encouragement and planned activities can help you stay on track. 3. Anticipate and plan for challenges. The urge to smoke is short – usually only LETTER | SEE PAGE 6 IN THE MUSIC HALL Friday, March 8 LIVIN' ON A BAD NAME Bon Jovi Tribute IN THE MUSIC HALL Saturday, March 30 KISS FOREVER Kiss Tribute Band Saturday, March 16 WILDFIRE Celebrate St. Paddy's Weekend! part-time position as a service manager at Auto Factory in Peabody. However, he Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. dine drink gather is looking forward to his new opportunity. “It feels great to come back,” Clune said. “I enjoyed my time here.” enjoy THE NORTH SHORE'S HOTTEST NIGHTCLUB! 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