Gulf High School

School Advisory Council

Minutes – March 20, 2006

Parents of Gulf High students were invited to a presentation by nationally renowned speaker and author of the "Why Try" program Christian Moore.

Registration and refreshments starting at 5:30 – 6:15 in the GHS cafeteria.

Program 6:30 – 7:30 PM in the GHS Band Room.

The Why Try Organization was created to provide simple hands on solutions for helping youth learn important life skills such as:

• Anger Management
• Problem Solving
• Dealing with Peer Pressure
• Living Laws and Rules
• Building a Support System
• Having a Vision of their Future

A character education program that consists of ten visual analogies (pictures) that relate to specific problems and special challenges that at risk youth face in their every day lives.

Program Mission:
To help people achieve opportunity, freedom, and self-respect using education and interventions that motivate and create positive change. We offer hope and an answer to the question Why Try in life?

(taken from website www.whytry.org)

Next Meeting

            April 24, 2006 – 6:00 pm, GHS Media Center