Coming together to get the “Don’t Do Drugs” point across, junior high Student Council members hoped to get everyone to listen in a creative way. “Red Ribbon Week” was a week to let people know and, hopefully, teach people how bad drugs are.
“I feel like Red Ribbon Week is a good week because it gives us a chance to convince people that drugs are bad before they start doing them,” eighth grader Natalie Neff said.
The members decided to hand out candy, heat-sensitive pencils, and drug-free silicone bracelets throughout the week. Also they sponsored a dress up week with different types of ways to have fun but also knowing promoting the purpose of Red Ribbon Week.
“The dress up days are always fun, Pajama Day is always a classic and a great day to be comfortable all day but KU vs KSU day was the best because KSU dominates every time!” junior Colin Monihen said.
“My favorite dress up day was KU vs KSU. I think that it got everyone involved and it was simple and fun! I want to thank StuCo for going above and beyond and doing these things for our school!” freshman Reace Harshman said.
Instead of just concentrating on discouraging drugs, they decided to include the issues of bullying and vaping as well.
“Vaping and bullying have become hot topics over the past few years so we have started to highlight those subjects and try to put a stop to it,” said freshman Guthrie Danford, who has served on the Red Ribbon Week committee for three years.
Everyone has heard different things about drugs and how they could affect you, luckily the community is aware of them and some of the students strongly agree with the action.
“I think it’s a great idea! It’s important for teenagers to be reminded of the risks of drug use and what can be done to prevent it,” senior StuCo president Mayah Dorsey said.
