It began in 1992 when the Highland Board of School Trustees President, Mr. Lawrence M. Vassar, challenged the administrative team to keep the schools and community free from gang involvement. All were involved in developing an all-inclusive, pro active plan that featured community, parent, and student awareness of gang prevention measures. Gangs form out of the need to be somebody or to bind together. They are prevalent in cities, suburbs, schools, and neighborhoods throughout the country. NO school or community is immune from its influence or its destruction.
Gangs create problems for ALL of society- economically, emotionally, and morally.
As parents and community members, learn as much as you can about gangs. Observe your children and the people around you. Be a positive role model. Make time for your children and the young people in our community. Promote recreational and leisure time activities of a positive, wholesome nature for youngsters.