By: Kendra Slis
On Tuesday October 18th 2011 the Doc Stofko Gymnasium of JHS was transformed into a health fair as vendors from across the area brought their knowledge and experience to share with students and staff members. Some of the information that was presented ranged from tobacco use, driving safety, personal hygiene, eating habits, and drugs and alcohol. At the health fair students were given the opportunity to explore around and stop at the various vendors, ask questions, and even participate in some hands-on activities that the vendors had brought with them. These activities ranged from checking height and weight, having blood pressure taken, and wearing special “drunk goggles” which showed students just how hard it is to do simple activities like walk a straight line, catch a ball, or give someone a high five when you are under the influence. Vendors also had drawings which students could enter their names into to win various prizes, such as a free one hour massage, personal hygiene gift baskets, and gift cards to retail store chains. The students who won the drawings were notified the following day. All in all the event was a worthwhile learning experience which will hopefully result in everyone living a more healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
