Local Teen Receives Top Honors from D.A.R.E.

Matthew Clarke has been selected to serve as a advisor on D.A.R.E. America's Youth Advisory Board! The Youth Advisory Board (YAB), initiated by D.A.R.E. America in 2000 is composed of 50 members--one student per State in the United States. Students are selected through a statewide search.
The YAB gives D.A.R.E. graduates an opportunity to speak to issues impacting the national and worldwide D.A.R.E. program and to advise D.A.R.E. America and local D.A.R.E. programs, government and community leaders on drug and violence prevention strategies beneficial to our youth.
In addition, the YAB is a working board, leading Peer PLUS Programs, engaging in letter writing and media response, as well as role modeling and speaking at D.A.R.E. functions within their states. Members of the YAB are eligible for the $20,000 D.A.R.E. America Scholarship upon their graduation from high school.
Matthew is a D.A.R.E. graduate from Morningside Elementary School. He attended Leslie Middle School and is currently a freshman at South Salem High School. He has a 3.48 GPA and is a hard worker. His extra activities include football, wrestling, baseball, Boy Scouts, and he is a Police Cadet.
D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This research based and proven effective program is helping students make good choices and stay safe. The Salem Police Department D.A.R.E. Program is making a difference in the lives of young people in our community. We extend a sincere "Congratulations!" to Matthew and his family.
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