Goddard High School senior Hana Hamad is captain of the varsity cheer squad, a member of National Honor Society, a board member of Kansas Association for Youth (KAY), an Ambassador for GHS and a member of SAFE Club. Having a full plate is nothing new for the senior. 

“I feel like I wanted to be involved with SAFE because as a teenager I know that not all of us are being the most cautious we can on the road, including me, and knowing good driving habits and spreading awareness about them is important to me so that at the end of the day everyone is safe,” said Hamad. “It’s important to me to be involved with SAFE so that I can learn about what driving safety can do for you, but then also to go out into our school and community to help them understand.”

As her senior year enters its second and final semester of high school, Hamad has made plans for her future, which includes college and a career in nursing.

“Next year I plan on attending the University of Kansas to major in nursing and specialize in labor and delivery,” said Hamad. 

As a member of SAFE, Hamad encourages other students to get involved, even if they are not sure about leading their peers in school.

“If you are thinking about joining your schools SAFE club then you should definitely do it because you can never learn enough about anything. Driving safety is evolving just as fast as we are, and it’s important to understand how you can be safe and also help others be safe. Being in SAFE has actually even helped me make some new friends, become more involved, and learn to communicate better. So, anyone interested should just do it because it is truly an amazing club and organization,” said Hamad. 

Photo by Koby Burdett