Sussex Tech students conduct emergency drill

Students from Sussex Technical High School’s legal support and criminal justice technologies, along with Coast Guard JROTC students, conducted an emergency drill May 2 as part of their curriculum.

Under faculty supervision, the students successfully organized and executed an evacuation drill. The scenario simulated a truck carrying a load of fertilizer with ammonium nitrate that crashed at the traffic light at the school’s entrance, coinciding with students being outside on the playing fields.

Various departments and personnel participated in the integration project, showcasing the school’s interdisciplinary approach. Digital publishing and graphic design students created signage. Cosmetology students simulated injuries, and health professions students provided on-site triage and medical assistance. Media production and photojournalism students conducted interviews on film and documented the event through still photography.

The Sussex Tech school resource officer, constables and high school faculty members played crucial roles in ensuring safety and traffic management during the drill. Faculty members also acted as parents during the reunification process, allowing students to practice this important procedure.

“It was great to see the staff and student participation in this integration project where our students gained real-life experience,” said Principal John Baugher.

Sussex Tech is a public high school that prepares Sussex County students in grades 9-12 for their future success in workforce environments, higher education and the military.