The older students

then act as role models and mentors for younger students.

"The key

to SAVE is that it is started by students for students. As we know, kids

are influenced most by their peers. SAVE members promote non-violence

within the school and community through education about the effects and

consequences of violence and by providing safe extracurricular activities,"

said Dr. Pamela Riley, executive director of SAVE and the Center for the

Prevention of School Violence.

Chevy ROCK

is a community service initiative of the Chevrolet Motor Division in association

with the GM Foundation.

As of July,

SAVE had 575 chapters in 28 states, with more than 65,000 members, and

each month adds an estimated 200 students and four chapters. For information,

phone 1-800-299-6054 or visit www.nationalsave.org .