By Charlotte Rascoll – Staff Reporter

This year, a new club was introduced to Law with the goal of raising awareness for teen dating violence – the Courage Club. Junior Lily Baird is President of the club and put lots of her time and effort throughout the school year into making it successful. Staff reporter Charlotte Rascoll interviewed Baird about the year with the club.

Charlotte Rascoll:  In your opinion, how did the first year of Courage Club go?

Lily Baird: It was a great first year for the club and I’m really proud of what we were able to accomplish.

CR: What is the main goal of the Courage Club?

LB: The teens for Courage Club aims to raise awareness in the Law community surrounding relationship violence and emphasize warning signs to look for. Our motto is “stop the violence before it begins.”

CR: What events or activities did the club plan this year?

LB: This year we held a week of awareness in honor of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month during February. We also collaborated with the SAVE Promise Club to raise awareness for National Youth Violence Prevention last month. The club also organized a sock and underwear drive during winter time and all donations were made to the local foster care center.

CR: Were you successful in achieving the goals you had for the club this year?

LB: I believe it was a very successful year as we have just over 30 members, all who actively participate in activities and events, and continue to spread our message.

CR: What are you looking forward to next year for the club?

LB: The club is very excited for next school year, as we are currently planning an informative school assembly. We also hope to eventually interact with other Courage Clubs as well as grow the club as a whole.