Golden Valley High School seniors had the White Ribbon Campaign’s message of safe driving shared with them at their class assembly Thursday morning.

After the general administrative announcements concerning grad night, graduation and the soon-to-be-taken senior class photo, students were invited to receive their cap and gown and a white ribbon, which they were encouraged to wear during graduation.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Deputy Cheryl Hartman was on hand to assist in passing out ribbons to the students as they waited in line.

“We just want to make sure that all the kids are aware of all their options with Uber and Lyft, and that they continue to make good choices,” said Hartman.

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Hartman cited several factors that contribute to above-average fatigue for graduating students at this time of year, including studying for finals, grad night and the variety of celebrations with family and friends they may be attending.

“They’re also out celebrating. They go to parties, which we’re happy they’re celebrating their graduation, but should the person they go to the party with (be) consuming any alcohol, then we ask that they find another ride home, that they not get in that car, because they cannot operate the car from the passenger seat.”

For those that do sense fatigue setting in while driving, Hartman recommends either pulling over to find somewhere to sleep it off, or having someone get them and returning to pick up their own car the following day.

The White Ribbon Campaign was originally founded in 1997, a year which saw a high number of teenage drivers lose their lives to reckless or impaired driving, according to officials.

As part of the campaign, a Sheriff’s deputy is scheduled to visit each local graduating class prior to their graduation ceremony to encourage students to recognize the dangers of fatigued or impaired driving, according to officials.

Students are given a white ribbon, which they are encouraged to pin to their gown during their graduation ceremony to act as a reminder to exercise wise choices during their celebrations and to show support for the families of those who have lost their life in traffic-related incidents.

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