There are many clubs offered at Searcy High School.  One of these clubs is Youth to Youth sponsored by Mrs. April Butler.

“Youth to Youth is a service organization that was started in Columbus, Ohio for teenagers to help other teenagers make good decisions, so it mainly about positive peer pressure.”

Arielle Butler, Youth to Youth president, says, “I joined Youth to Youth because it is positive and everyone should be drug free.”

Youth to Youth sponsors many projects throughout the year. One project the club is responsible for is Red Ribbon Week.

“We are always responsible for Red Ribbon Week, we did a penny drive last year and gave the money to a new cancer center, and we combined with Key Club to do a “Don’t Text and Drive” campaign,” says April Butler.

Red Ribbon Week is done every year in schools throughout the country.

“Red Ribbon Week is a national week dedicated to being drug free, we wear red ribbons to show that we support being drug free,” says April Butler, “It is the last week in October.”

“Everyone is separated into groups. Each group is responsible for a service project once a month, such as recycling, or don’t drive with distractions.”

One member, Becca Buterbaugh, says, “I enjoy the projects in Youth to Youth because every activity had a good meaning and work to effect other’s lives for the better. I like helping out. Last year I enjoyed selling thumb-bands against texting and driving.  It’s surreal to think that the simplest things can make the biggest impact.  It was worth spreading the message.”

Anyone is welcome to join this club that meets the second Thursday of every month in Mrs. Butler’s room, room 114. Membership dues are $7 for new members $5 and for returning members.