OPPA Youth Leadership Day Success

The Oklahoma Prevention Policy Alliance's 1st annual Youth Leadership Day at the Capitol was a tremendous success.  Over 60 youth were in attendance, and a wide array of speakers including Rep Thad Balkman, the Shawnee Youth Coalition, Rep Trebor Worthen, and the head of the Senate Public Relations/Media Dept shared information on alcohol prevention, how a bill becomes law, and how to talk with the media on youth access prevention.

Huge thank-you's to all the adults who brought youth, to Casey and Rep Worthen for covering the cost of lunch, and to OPPA Vice President Sabrina Mackey for coordinating speakers, and food.

For those who wanted to send youth, but couldn't due to the space limitations, we invite you to join us next year.  Next years event will be even bigger and better, allowing for more youth to attend.

Youth squeeze into the room at the State Capitol

Shawnee Youth Coalition presenting alcohol facts

Student role-plays interview with a reporter

Youth who were able to stay for tour of the State Capitol

Rep Trebor Worthen discussing Prevention of Youth Access to Alcohol

Some of the OPPA Members.. camera shy as always..