Students from Dever Elementary School took a visible stand against substance abuse by forming a “red ribbon” on the school blacktop on Oct. 23.
The event served as the kickoff to Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug-free. The tradition of displaying red ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs began in 1985, and the Red Ribbon Campaign has been growing ever since. The 2012 theme of the program is “The Best Me Is Drug Free.”
Throughout the week, Dever Elementary students will participate in various activities to increase awareness of the hazards of substance abuse and to show their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. On Oct. 24, students will wear headbands, ribbons and hats for “Band Against Drugs Day,” and will sport red t-shirts on Oct. 25 to show school unity in fighting the war against drugs. To wrap up Red Ribbon Week, students will wear backwards t-shirts on Oct. 26 for “Turn Your Back on Drugs Day.” The school has also been decorated with posters, stickers, balloons, pennants and banners with anti-drug messages.
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