In January of 2008, Orange County High School re-established the SADD program.

Lead by teacher-sponsors David Rabe and Keyode Rogers, the SADD Club follows the philosophy of responsibility and empowerment set forth by the national SADD organization.

The mission of the SADD club at OCHS is to spread the “No-Use” message. The members of the OCHS SADD Club oppose alcohol and drug use, but not the abusers themselves. These members spread the message of caring, not judging; inclusion, not exclusion.

Students are taking a risk with their peers when they reject destructive decisions, and SADD members are there to support their positive decisions. Club members also support those who have made bad decisions in the past and help them by providing positive peer pressure for change.

The OCHS SADD program promotes caring, not only among its members, but also among families, other schools, and communities.

For more information, email us at sadd@ocss-va.org