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Spotlight on SWAT: Meet Our Graduating Leaders of Students Working Against Tobacco Program in DeSoto County
June 1 , 2014

Omar Ponce
Omar Ponce
"Hello, my name is Omar Ponce and I am a senior at DeSoto High School. I have been a member of SWAT for three years. I have participated in many SWAT events and was able to record a radio commercial for the prevention of tobacco. SWAT is a great program and has helped me learn about the dangerous effects of tobacco products.  I do not use tobacco and that makes me feel strong and fast. It helps me be a better soccer player. Tobacco is not the way to go, it will kill you."


"Hello, my name is Alejandro Vargas and I have been a member of SWAT for two years. I chose to join SWAT because I think it is a great program that fights for the prevention of tobacco. I choose to be tobacco free because I am an athlete, so I want to have strong lungs and be able to perform better. I would recommend any youth to join SWAT and help save lives."
Alejandro Vargas
Alejandro Vargas

For more information on the Students Working Against Tobacco program in DeSoto County, contact Whitney Browning.