1. What program did Rapid City Central High begin and what made it unique?
2. Explain what the Sources of Strength are and why they are important?
3. Explain why having a peer component was important to the founders of the program. What
does research say about the concept of peer leaders/mentors?
4. Given the program's success, discuss why it isn't implemented in more schools.
5. Describe the evidence Rapid City Central High School counselor, Tim McGowan, offers in
support of the program.