Lakita Garth tells students “The Naked Truth” while “Secrets” fosters AIDS prevention
On Friday April 16, 2010, Lakita Garth, the world known best-selling author of the “Naked Truth,” visited Collinwood High School to speak to the student body about abstinence and saving sex until marriage. Garth has spoken to millions of students around the world and loves to encourage the high school students by her famous quote ‘’NO RINGY NO DINGY.’’ So why does Garth do this? To let all students know that it’s ok to say, “No,” and it’s ok to practice abstinence.
Not only is Garth an author but she’s also a musician, abstinence activist, public speaker, alumni of the University of Southern California, as well as having been crowned Miss California in 1995. Ms Garth’s flashy, sassy but very real presentation was riveting. Students even came after school for a personal Q and A session.
So what can you say about a very well-educated role model like Lakita Garth? You can say that she’s an inspiration to all, especially to those who wait.
Earlier that week, the stage of Collinwood High School auditorium provided the setting for “Secrets” an informative theatrical presentation that uses drama, humor, popular music and spoken-word poetry to educate teens and adults about the dangers of HIV and STDs. Cleveland Metropolitan School District student actors portray real life situations to show that risky behaviors can put high school students at risk. Kaiser Permanente sponsors this program.