Sachem East junior Christian Morris was selected to be on the Teens in the Driver Seat® Teen Advisory Board. His term started on May 1.Teens in the Driver Seat® is the nation’s first peer-to-peer safety program for young drivers, involving teenagers directly in developing and delivering driving safety messages. The goal of Teens in the Driver Seat is to raise awareness of the top driving dangers for teens and prevent crashes involving young drivers. The program empowers teens to spread the word among their peers about deadly driving risks and encourage them to make smart choices while behind the wheel and as passengers. Teens in the Driver Seat is committed to fighting the number-one killer of teenagers in America, but it can only succeed with the involvement and commitment of young people who are represented by the Teens in the Driver Seat Teen Advisory Board.
Christian is also involved with the NYS Governors Highway Safety Association as a student volunteer. He is a member and officer of Sachem East’s SADD club.