Activities were plentiful at CVMS during Red Ribbon Week, a week where students learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and are encouraged to live a healthy, drug-free life. This year’s theme was “Life is a puzzle, solve it drug free.”

 

There was a theme for each day, a poster contest and activities for students at lunch. Students signed the Red Ribbon pledge, learned about clubs offered after school, and played drug and alcohol Jeopardy.

 

 

Thanks to our prevention specialist Ashley Nelson, a consultant with the district who works for ADAC (Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council), the students created a bulletin board, wrote daily reminders of what they are grateful for and sent letters to someone in the building telling them they are thankful for what they do. All positive steps to keep our students on the right track.

 

The Red Ribbon Pledge:

I pledge to grow up safe, healthy and drug free by:

• Understanding the dangers of drug use and abuse;
• Respecting myself and being drug free;
• Spreading the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug free.

The Red Ribbon Campaign began in 1988 when the National Family Partnership honored the life of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena who was killed by drug traffickers three years earlier. Camarena joined the DEA wanting to make a difference and fight illegal drugs and the destruction they cause. Wearing a red ribbon has become a symbol of intolerance toward the use of drugs. The Red Ribbon Campaign’s mission is to present a commitment toward a drug-free America.