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"I Learned..." ... a lot about things I thought I knew a lot about."
(9th grade female)
...about abstinence and actually may consider it."
(10th grade male)
...you don't have to have sex to be cool or popular."
(8th grade male)
...the stronger the feeling the more necessary it is to stop and think before you act."
(7th grade female)
...you can always start over and sex isn't just intercourse, it's more."
(9th grade female)
...the media's perception of sex is very unrealistic."
(12th grade female)
...not having sex leads to less consequences."
(8th grade female)
...love is more than just sex."
(10th grade male)
...I should stop and think, and remember that I have a future before I make any critical decisions."
(8th grade female)
... you shouldn't be ashamed to wait."
(9th grade female)
... to talk with any boyfriends I may have before I get into a situation about the fact that I don't want to have sex until I'm married."
(8th grade female)


"The Presenter..."



…changed my life...Thank you so much for talking to us. Please come back and visit us more to talk."
(7th grade female)
...(was) very open and (told) personal stories…(The presenter was) the best speaker we've had."
(11th grade female)
…(worked) with us and (didn't tell) us what's wrong/right. Thank you."
(12th grade male)
...was fun. (It was) not just a lecture that adults give teens."
(9th grade female)
...was really understanding. Thanks, you really helped."
(8th grade female)
…(was) great!"
(10th grade male)
…really knew where we were coming from. Not shy to talk about the consequences of sex. Made me feel comfortable."
(8th grade male)
...didn't tell us what to do... let us make our own decisions."
(9th grade male)
…thought our opinions and thoughts were important."
(9th grade female)
...made me reconsider my values (which were non-existent.) Your presentation was very good. Thanks!"
(11th grade female)
...has taken the time to allow us to acknowledge many sides and aspects of the pros and cons of sex. She did not judge anyone by an action taken, but allowed us to make our own opinion based on the situations."
(11th grade female)



"Now I..."

...am leaning more on my goals than boys. Thank you."
(10th grade female)
...feel more confident about not having sex."
(9th grade male)
…(will wait to have sex) until I am married and find the person I actually love... Thank you so much for coming and talking to us. I really got a lot out of what you talked about...I really have been thinking about what I want in life... Even though I was having sex I really don't want to further that any more."
(11th grade female)
...know what to say... My boyfriend has been pressuring me to have sex, but I wasn't sure what to say."
(8th grade female)
...want to wait until I am married to have sex... Thank you very much. I have never been sure if I would wait to have sex."
(8th grade female)
...will start practicing abstinence... until I'm married... I really want to thank you because I'm not a virgin and you've made me change my mind... Your presentation has and means more to me than I can say!"
(10th grade female)
...understand the long and short term risks a little better."
(9th grade male)



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“I really liked the outline that went along with the presentation. The students were engaged in learning and were asking questions. They were interested in the presentation.”
Health Teacher, Mapleton High School

“Excellent! Students were involved throughout the presentation and made to feel comfortable. Good interaction between presenter and students. Environment of presentation was safe, comfortable and participation-friendly.”
7th & 8th Grade Health Teacher, Mapleton Middle School

"Important, well organized presentation. Nice, pleasant voice as well as honest information. Good presenter. Came across comfortable and non-judging, a great role model for our students. Students responded well and felt comfortable with the topic and interaction with presenter."
Freshman Health Class Teacher, Springfield High School

"Excellent job! Great Curriculum. The booklets help keep students focused and the activities are well accepted by the students."
Family Life Teacher, Willamette High School

"If you would all move over here, it would make me and my students very happy!"
Freshman Wellness Teacher, Sisters High School

"The students love this program. There have been no negative comments; I have heard everything from students from, 'Can't they come more times?' to 'they were so cool,' to 'I really liked talking about this subject!' Wonderful job...we were lucky to have you. One more comment, these presenters are obviously VERY well trained and un-shocked by any questions or comments from kids."
Science Teacher, Goshen Middle School