Past Speakers

KEITH DELTANO: Abstinence is Cool
May 9, 2007
South Oldham Middle & High Schools

KEITH DELTANO: Why Bully? and Don't Be Stupid!
September 18-19, 2007
South Oldham Middle & High Schools
North Oldham Middle & High Schools
East Oldham Middle School
Oldham County Middle School
St. Alysious

WHY BULLY?

Keith tells the story of how he stayed back in third grade and struggled through school. He talks about how he was picked on and excluded and how he overcame the situation. Keith talks about trash throwing and trash catching, haters and hate catching. He takes the unusual approach of addressing the mindset of the catcher ,as well as the thrower. He will inspire those that have been bullied and force the bullies to take a harsh look at why they do what they do. The students who have "caught it" because they learn differently ,or struggle academically and socially will come away especially inspired.

DON'T BE STUPID!

Using his customary interaction and "in your face delivery," Keith brought home the harsh realities of drug and alcohol use. Using his experience as a Military Police Officer, Keith wstaged a "traffic stop" in front of his audience. This ended up with a "suspect" handcuffed, face down, on the "side of the road." The students were forced to acknowledge the incredible risks they take when experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Keith graphically dismantled the idea that "It won't happen to me" and made the negative consequences real.