"WISE GUYS" VISIT HCC

A large group of 7th and 8th grade students from Halifax County Middle Schools visited the HCC campus to enrich their experiences in making "wise" decisions – in career choices and in educational opportunities.

"Wise Guys" is a male curriculum program, sponsored by Halifax County Schools for middle schoolers whose primary goal is to prevent teen pregnancy. The ultimate goal is to help the youngsters make wise decisions - primarily those concerning sexual experiences - including education in the prevention of teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. But the program also covers information to prevent other menaces to society, including drugs and violence.

"Wise Guys" offers positive learning experiences to produce wise and productive citizens. Each participant must complete 10 hours of community service in order to participate in other fun-filled activities offered through the program.

Halifax County Schools adult sponsors who accompanied the group to HCC included Norma Hedgepeth – male program coordinator, Allen Sledge – Brawley advisor, Harold Leary – Enfield advisor, Simon Justice – Eastman advisor, and Corey Tyler – W.R. Davie advisor.