Congratulations to this year’s finalists:

Song Contest:

• 1st Place: Theo Locke, Bedford High School – “Die’n in the Ride”
• 2nd Place: Maya Rosenblum, Orange High School – “Escaping Fate”
• 3rd Place: Leroy Turner, Orange High School – “Life at Hand”

Video Contest:

• 1st Place: Bedford High School
• 2nd Place: Orange High School
• 3rd Place: Garfield High School
• Runner-up:  Mayfield High School

Poster Contest:

• 1st Place: Steven Molnar, Mayfield
• 2nd Place: Kaitlyn Wagner, Mayfield
• 3rd Place: Jesse Huettner, Orange
• Runner-up: Tim Bravlasky, Mayfield

Three ways to win:

Put your message to music. Enter an original song up to 2 minutes in length on cassette tape or compact disc, or upload an mpeg file at www.UseItOrLoseItChallenge.com.  Creators of the winning song will have the chance to perform live on stage at the House of Blues on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

Create a public service announcement.  Enter a video PSA up to 60 seconds in length on DVD or video tape.  The winning video will air locally on cable network channels (including MTV, ABC Family, BET, and VH1) this summer.

Design a work of art.  Enter a poster up to 11″ x 17″ in size.  Any medium is acceptable.  Winning artwork will make its debut on local billboards throughout Cuyahoga County this summer.

$250 to winning school in each category!

Curriculum for Teachers

The Use It or Lose It Challenge is a comprehensive educational program about safety belts and safe driving.  Included in the curriculum are sample lesson plans in a variety of academic disciplines.  You can download the Use It or Lose It Challenge handbook here or request a hard copy from Nikesha Yarbrough at 216-983-1107.

Use It or Lose It High School Seat Belt Challenge Handbook 2009 (11 MB – PDF)