Quinton Ryerson

Quinton is a junior at Morgan County R-II. He is the president of the Versailles High School SADD chapter, a position he has held for the past 2 years. He is a good leader who shows responsibility and passion for what he believes in and does with this group. One of his greatest accomplishments has been recommending and implementing that his SADD Chapter hold a prevention day for students. This inaugural event had breakout sessions that youth were able to attend on a variety of prevention topics. He assisted with the prevention day last spring by presenting information to his peers on smokefree policies during a breakout session, assisting other guest speakers to their rooms, and knowing the routine for the day. This event was a huge success; one that is being repeated and enhanced at Versailles High School this spring and used by other coalitions since its inception. As a youth leader, Quinton has also attended CLEAR coalition meetings to assist with planning for future activities.