As a regular attendee to many school assemblies, I can truly say that yours was among the finest I've seen. You did a superb job of keeping the students' attention, but more important was the message from the video and presentation "that to achieve your goals requires you to be drug-free".

Lee Kennedy, President
Connetquot Board of Education, NY

 

..." I have been hiring programs for my school district for the past ten years. Your program more than entertained them, your program spoke to them in their own language. It is the absolute best substance abuse prevention program for middle and high school students that I have seen"...

Lois D'Avino, PTA President
Robert Moses Middle School, NY

 

It is without hesitation that I recommend this program to any middle and high school. Your program addresses the issues that so many young people are facing today. Please continue your efforts in having the young people of today "take control"!

Tony Vaspasiano, S.A.D.D. Advisor and Coordinator
East Haven High School, CT

 

..." There was no mistake from you or your group that substance abuse was not acceptable. I believe that you can serve as a positive role model for students and certainly would recommend your program for other high school students"...

Leon Beckerman - Ph.D. Principal
Comsewogue Senior High School, NY

 

This program was effective since the message of "say no to drugs" is usually delivered by parents, clergy and teachers. In this case, students received the message via recording artists and modern music, not the usual place where kids get this kind of powerful message.

Steven Podd, Principal
Islip Middle School, NY

 

Assemblies like this one only come once in a lifetime. I believe that the way the information was provided made it easier to accept their message because you don't really see a lot of 'straight edge' bands that teach about not doing drugs. Other schools should have concerts like this that teach a good message.

Ricky Gecewich, Senior
Euclid High School, OH

 

..."I would like to commend Phil Accardi for the excellent anti-drug assembly. This one of a kind program made a lasting impression on our students and staff. I cannot say enough about their dynamic performance, and I would not hesitate to use them again"...

JoAnne DiFrisco
CASAC Coordinator Of Drug Abuse Prevention Education
West Babylon Junior High School, NY

Our students told us that one of the best things they will remember about our school is the assembly where Mr. Accardi presented the 'Take Control' anti-drug program.

Katherine O'Brien, Vice Principal
Fulton Jr. High School, NY

 

I personally thought it was a good lesson for us students to not do drugs. I know people who do it, and on the way back to homeroom I heard people say, "I'm not doing pot, etc., again. I'm for real". And the story about his friend just topped it off. The music is great. They're a wonderful role model. Only if they can get to every school in the world. That would be make big difference.

Student
Fulton Jr. High School, NY

 

We were fortunate to bring in TAKE CONTROL before our senior prom. I feel they were a great help in opening our students eyes to the dangerous situations that can possibly lie ahead, when involving drugs and alcohol.

Mr. Roy Jones, Principal
Attica Jr. Sr. High School, IN

 

Your message regarding your personal friend's tragedy really hit home.

Sharon Bailey
Lake Bryon Schools, MI

 

I completely support the efforts of this fine program as they travel across the United States helping kids truly 'make it' in such a challenging society.

Kenneth C. Fisher, Assistant Principal
Freedom High School, WI

 

I had many favorable comments about you and the band from faculty and students. The delivery of your anti-drug and alcohol presentation was a unique and effective approach to communicating with our young people.

Daniel F. Roberts, Principal
Warrensbrug Jr. Sr. High School, NY

 

..." Mr. Accardi showed our students a very powerful video about substance abuse. The video provided a very clear message about the perils and heartache of substance abuse among teenagers. Following the video, Phil provided a concert which truly entertained our students through personal stories and student participation. He was able to vividly convey to them the importance of feeling good about themselves and taking control of their lives. Phil's focus was on proper decision making, respect for oneself and others, and understanding consequences. Phil's understanding of these youngsters and what they experience from day to day was impressive, as was his ability to speak their language and maintain their interest. I highly recommend Phil to any Middle School "...

Harold L . Anderson, Principal
West Islip Udall Rd. Middle School, NY

 

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