10,076 people were killed in alcohol impaired accidents in 2013, 4 times the population of MHS.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) held a car bash on Wednesday in the back parking lot. Their goal was to raise awareness to the risks of driving under influence.

SADD president Michelle Li, junior, said that she feels that the car bash is effective in educating people about the merits of drug and alcohol awareness.

“What you do can impact so many,” Li said while presenting. “So keep that in mind the next time you start your car.”

SADD members wore red in support of Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign that began in California. They cheered on students who had paid a dollar to hit the car and handed out red necklaces and stickers.

The money raised from the car bash will be donated to the American Heart Association. The club hopes to surpass the $200 they collected last year Li said.

“I think it’s a really good cause and have seen the impact drugs and alcohol have had on people, including relatives,” Li said.

Haley Downs, junior, volunteered and participated in the car bash last year. Downs said that she stays involved because she believes educating others could prevent people from making dangerous decisions in the future.

“I know how many people are affected by it and how important it is to make good decisions,” Downs said.

Classes gathered near the car to participate. Victoria St. John, sophomore, said the car bash promoted important ideas to society and she thought it would be a cool activity to be a part of.

“I felt scared but it was a unique experience,” St. John said while laughing after hitting the car.