Lawrence Student Composes Drug Prevention Song, Wins State Competition

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — A student from Lawrence High School recently won first place in a statewide competition for composing a song on drug prevention.

Jordan “Swizzy” Wilson, of Lawrence High School, won first place for his original song, “Intervention Intentions,” winning first place in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Your Song! Your Voice! music competition.

Tina LaRosa, of Hanover Park High School, won second place for her song, “Wasted’ and Matthew DiTizio, of Egg Harbor Township High School, took home third place for his song, “Revealed.”

Wilson received a music contract worth $5,000. The second-and third-place winners earned $3,000 and $2,000 music contracts, respectively.

The students will perform their original songs at statewide events throughout the next year.

“These talented New Jersey high school students are true leaders – creatively sharing important substance use prevention messages with their peers,” PDFNJ’s Director of Opioid Response Angela Conover, said in a statement.

“Each of the participants should be commended for their creativity, musical talent and resolve to use their talent to spread important prevention messages.”

In its 19th year, the competition, supported by 95.9 WRAT, is designed to use music to sway and move people. It challenges New Jersey high school students to be peer leaders and take a stand against substance abuse and misuse by creating original music and lyrics with substance use prevention messages.

The winners were chosen by a panel of independent judges, as well as online voting. The contestant who received the most online votes was Leela Kumar of Howell High School.

To listen to a recording of the Prevention Concert Audio Show, visit ShoutDownDrugs.com. Each of the winning musical acts will be featured on WRAT’s Jersey Rock show.

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