GPA CLUB
Governor's Program on Abstinence Club

Club Sponsor:  Mrs. Suzanne Leitz

2008-2009 GPA Club Meetings:

Club Day - 4th Period

[Pictures from 2007 Fall Regional Conference]

2008-2009 Club Officers:

President:  Haley
Fundraising Director: Amber
Membership Director: Katie
Public Relations Director: Caleb
Project Director: Stormie
 

FAQ's

(Frequently Asked Questions)
What does abstinence mean?
  Abstinence means refraining from sexual activity, including those intimate sexual behaviors which have traditionally preceded intercourse. The true abstinence message today is best understood in the cultural context of the marriage relationship: abstinence until marriage, faithfulness within marriage.
Why are more young people today choosing to save sexual intimacy for marriage?
  Young people, like everyone else, want to stay healthy and reasonably happy. They also want the freedom to choose their own futures and not to pay a hard price later for a thoughtless decision now. The media reports regularly on the twenty-five or so sexually-transmitted diseases. Everyone's heard of AIDS. The term "safe sex" is just totally untrue. There is no such thing. It's just plain smart to wait for the one who's waited for you. Healthy bodies--healthy children--trust and commitment for a lifetime. It just makes sense.

What types of activities will the GPA Club be involved in?

The GPA Club will be involved in all activities that promote abstinence and adhere to membership qualifications.  Activities can include, but are not limited to the following:  sponsorship of abstinence speakers for school assemblies, abstinence presentations to junior high schools, abstinence awareness weeks, media events, essay contests, oratorical contests, scrap book contests, achievement report contests, regional conferences, and state conventions.

What qualifications must a student meet in order to be a member of the GPA Club?

All GPA Club members must meet the following requirements:

  • Sign an abstinence pledge card.
  • Maintain an abstinent lifestyle.
  • Gain approval of parent or guardian.
  • Participate in at least one other extra curricular activity.
  • Attend at least three of every four meetings during one school year.

(NOTE:  GPA Officers must maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average.)

Tips for Remaining Sexually Pure
abstinence pledge

 
Freeing myself to reach for the best life has to offer, I promise to abstain from sexual involvement from this day until I enter a marriage relationship.
 


Pictures

       GPA Club members attended the GPA Fall Regional Conference on September 18, 2007,
on the campus of Louisiana College in Pineville.


  

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