The School Buzz: D3 science teacher awarded Red Cross ‘Hero of the Year’ after saving athlete’s life

A science teacher from Widefield High School was honored this past weekend by the Red Cross because she saved a student-athlete's life this past year.

Laura Smith, who is also an athletic trainer at the school, received the Red Cross' "Hero of the Year" award, a national recognition. The honor comes after Smith responded to a soccer player who stopped breathing during a game last year. She immediately responded, performed CPR and used a defibrillator, ultimately saving the player's life.

Laura says she was simply doing her job.

"I am glad I was able to help and hopefully shed some light on the importance of being CPR/AED certified," she said.

Smith has been certified for over 20 years and helps re-certify other coaches and teachers on campus; it's something she says helps make the process muscle memory.

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