Cheney Tech Health Instructor Adam Lachendro invited Frank Smith, president of the Laryngectomee group and Al Valeri to speak to his junior classes. Both speakers did an excellent job conveying to students the dangers of not only smoking, but “dip” or chewing tobacco as well.

The harm from second hand smoke was also discussed. Many studies state that second hand smoke can be actually more harmful than directly inhaling cigarettes. The students were amazed at hearing about and seeing the dangers of tobacco and hopefully these true life examped will open the eyes of the students.