Southern University Laboratory School and LHSC Team Up to Promote Seat-Belt Safety During Bayou Classic Weekend
In a powerful and inspiring collaboration, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) has partnered with Southern University Laboratory School (SULS) to launch a seat-belt safety campaign just in time for Bayou Classic weekend. The effort, titled “Seat Belts Look Good On You,” centers on a dynamic video produced by the SULS cheerleaders to encourage safe travel for all Louisiana residents. (Yahoo)
Why This Partnership Matters
Road safety is a serious concern in Louisiana, where data shows that seat-belt usage is improving but still lags behind the national average. (lahighwaysafety.org) LHSC’s collaboration with SULS is strategic: by engaging young leaders, the campaign brings energy, creativity, and authenticity to a message that could save lives. (Yahoo)
Students Leading the Way
The SULS cheerleaders didn’t just lend their voices—they crafted a cheer video that drives the message home with heart and school spirit. Their performance will be featured in the campaign kickoff at a press event, where LHSC and SULS will officially roll out the commercial. (Yahoo)
A Timely Call to Action
The Bayou Classic weekend typically draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to New Orleans. With heavy travel expected, this public safety push is especially vital. (Yahoo) LHSC and SULS are urging everyone making the trip—whether traveling by car, bus, or van—to make a simple but life-saving choice: buckle up, every seat, every time.
Building Safer Habits
This campaign isn’t just about one weekend. It’s part of LHSC’s larger mission to improve occupant protection across the state. By embedding safety messages in culturally resonant moments—like Bayou Classic—the partnership aims to build stronger, long-term safety habits. (nhtsa.gov)
SULS Foundation
If you would like to continue seeing positive programming like this at Southern University Laboratory School, we invite you to support our efforts through the Southern University Foundation. The Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Laboratory School by providing resources that enrich academic programs, student experiences, and community engagement. Your contributions directly impact initiatives like leadership development, academic competitions, arts programming, and other opportunities that prepare our students for success.
Please visit our foundation page at https://foundation.sus.edu/give/campus-funds/southern-university-laboratory-school-annual-fund/. For more information, contact Carrington Hall at (225) 771-3490 or email Carrington_Hall@sulabschool.com. Together, we can continue creating transformative experiences for our students!