DENHAM SPRINGS, La. – Denham Springs High School Rising Senior Noah Fontenot has been named a member of the 2026-2027 SADD National Student Leadership Council to work with youth leaders across the nation to develop campaigns and opportunities that help youth make safe, healthy decisions.
Fontenot is an active member of the DSHS SADD chapter, Jackets Against Destructive Decisions. He serves as captain of the bowling team and is heavily involved in community initiatives through Livingston Parish SADD, where he helps develop service projects and activities focused on promoting mental health awareness and supporting the local community.
“I am excited to be part of something that empowers students across the nation to stand against destructive decisions,” Fontenot said.
The SADD National Student Leadership Council empowers students to serve as peer leaders and advocates on issues impacting youth, including traffic safety, mental health, substance misuse prevention, positive peer influence, and personal responsibility.
Throughout the year, SLC members work with SADD staff, national partners, and fellow student leaders to help shape campaigns, elevate youth voices, and promote safer choices through peer-to-peer engagement, advocacy, and digital outreach on topics such as speeding prevention, impaired driving, distracted driving, passenger safety, and overall mobility safety.
“Student leadership is at the heart of everything we do at SADD,” said Dr. Cara Schrack, Executive Director of SADD National. “These young leaders are helping shape safer communities nationwide by using their voices, experiences, and influence to inspire positive decision-making among their peers.”
The 2026–2027 council will officially begin its work this summer during the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign, a nationwide initiative focused on promoting safe driving behaviors during the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, historically one of the most dangerous times of year for teen drivers.
To learn more about SADD and the Student Leadership Council, visit www.sadd.org/slc [LINK].