Goddard High School senior Landon Staley is one of several student-athletes involved in the SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone) program which is a peer-to-peer program that focuses on increasing teen restraint compliance through education, positive rewards and enforcement.

“I got involved in the SAFE program around the start of junior year,” said Staley.

Also, a powerlifter and track and field athlete for Goddard, Staley balances his full schedule between sports and club activities. Making a difference in the lives of his classmates drives Staley to be part of the program.

“SAFE club seemed like a club that truly could make a small difference but that one small decision could mean a lot,” said Staley. “The other members of SAFE club have done a multitude of things for this club but some of the bigger things are monthly petitions and that are a promise to wear your seatbelt and then once we have collected all of them, we draw a couple and the winner of the drawings get a gift card. It is a small exercise but can also mean a lot.”

Staley said he enjoys being part of the program and helping to make a difference within his own community. Away from school, Staley said there are several things he enjoys doing, but staying active is always a focus.

“I enjoy working out and always being active as much as possible,” said Staley.

The senior has big plans after he graduates from Goddard High School.

“My plans after school are to attend Wichita State University and major in criminal justice and minor in psychology,” said Staley.

Congratulations to Landon Staley for being selected as the KDOT Student-Athlete of the Month. For more information on the SAFE program, visit www.ktsro.org.