In early November, Nick Fairall returned to AE/MS to share a winter safety presentation as part of his involvement with the High Fives Foundation. The presentation was titled “BASICS”. This is an acronym for Being Aware and Safe in Critical Situations.

BASICS was developed in 2010 by the High Fives Foundation as a way to teach young athletes to make smart decisions to prevent injuries of any kind, especially life-altering injuries.

Students in grades two through eight learned a lot from Nick’s presentation. They also enjoyed watching the video which included extreme sports participation. The presentation was educational but more than anything the students just appreciated his presence.

The students were able to talk with him about ski jumping, his accident, the rehabilitative process, and all of the sports Nick continues to participate in. Nick is a strong role model for all members of the AE/MS school community. Nick’s grit, perseverance, and positivity are to be admired and emulated.

If interested in learning more, please visit Basics.Highfivesfoundation.Org