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Students at Lee M. Waid Elementary brought small, stuffed animals to school Tuesday to focus on the theme of Hugs, Not Drugs as part of Red Ribbon Week. |
Friday, October 23, 2009
By JOEL TURNER - Staff Writer
This week, the students at Lee M. Waid Elementary School wore red clothes on Monday, hugged stuffed animals on Tuesday, dressed up in the clothes of their favorite sport on Wednesday and wore wacky socks on Friday.
On Thursday, the students wore nice clothes to show respect for themselves and pledged to be drug free.
The varied dress and activities were part of Lee M. Waid's celebration of Red Ribbon Week.
The dress for each day had a message.
The red clothes symbolized Red Ribbon Week.
The favorite sport clothes signified that the students had better things to do than illegal drugs.
The wacky socks were part of the students' effort to sock it to drugs.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. It serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of children through a commitment to drug prevention.
The week's activities focus on a personal commitment by students to live drug free lives to create a drug free America.
The week also commemorates the ultimate sacrifice made by DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who died at the hands of drug traffickers in Mexico while fighting the battle again illegal drugs.
Red Ribbon Week is nationally recognized and celebrated, helping to preserve Camarena's memory and the cause for which he gave his life. The Red Ribbon campaign has become a symbol of support for the DEA's efforts to reduce demand for drugs through prevention and education programs. |
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