Nationwide's Prom Promise

What is Prom Promise??

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependance, Inc. reports
that approximately 7 percent of the nation's 8th graders; 18
percent of 10 th graders; and 30 percent of 12th graders state
that they have been drunk during the past month. Alcohol-related
motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among our nation's young people.

The Nationwide Insurance Prom Promise prgram is an educational,
positive peer pressure program for high school students. Student
commmitees plan a school campain to encourage students to sign the
Prom Promise pledge, promising not to use alcoholand other drugs,
especially on prom night.

As sponsor, Nationwide Insurance provides schools with comprehensive
program materials at no cost to the school. The Prom Promise program
is fun and easy to implement. Best of all, it is an investment in
the future of nation's teens.

For more imformation, please call your local Nationwide Insurance
agent of the Prom Promise Information Line at 1-800-211-PROM (7766).
You may also mail inquiries to:

Prom Promise 1-28-12
Nationwide Insurance
P.O. Box 1559
Columbus, OH 43272-5013

The following is very sad, but with Prom and Graduation
in mind, we ALL need to be reminded of our responsibility
to the safety of others while driving.

Death Of An Innocent

I went to the a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead.
I really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.
I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should

I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.
Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone is driving out of sight.
As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.
Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.

I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road,
the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.
As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,
the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom... I wish you'd get here soon.
How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.
There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.
I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.
It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.
He was probably at the same party as I.
The only difference is, He drank and I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.
I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.
I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.

Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.
And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.
If they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.
Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.
I have one last question, Mom, before I say goodbye.
I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die?

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