Thanks to all who watched the Haze film already and contacted Mr. Kelly at LHHS. He called to say he consented to show the movie long ago, the only discussion has been when and to what age group under what circumstances. In fact, he says LHHS multimedia teacher Paul Matchniff had his students put together another film with interviews and stories about Melinda Ann Lee, daughter of LH’s Don and Patsy, who died at the hands of a drunk driver. Both films are powerful, Mr. Kelly told me, and both will be shown to the seniors very soon. Then Mr. Kelly, along with RISD’s Jill Darling, will solicit input from those seniors about how to utilize the program for maximum impact and what ages should see the movie. It’s great to hear that there’s a full-court press to get the warnings about binge drinking and hazing with alcohol out to students in time to make a difference.

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.