Pubdate: Tue, 05 Mar 2002
Source: Parry Sound North Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2002, Parry Sound North Star
Contact:  http://www.parrysound.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1618
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.)

D.A.R.E. GRADUATION FILLS GYMNASIUM

A gathering of 186 Grade 6 students from seven West Parry Sound schools 
helped to fill the large gymnasium at Parry Sound High School to celebrate 
their graduation from the OPP's DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) 
program. The students were supported by family and friends, teachers, 
program sponsors, and guest dignitaries who also attended the ceremony on 
March 1.

The guest speaker for the event was OPP Northeast Region Commander Chief 
Superintendent Carson Fougere (top left). Also during the program a student 
from each school was selected to read their drug awareness essay that was 
written during the program. Shown here is John Todd of Nobel School. Other 
student presenters included: Elizabeth Norris, Brandon Littler, and Jessica 
Greer of William Beatty School; Shawna Woods of Victory; Mathew Tuck from 
Whitestone; Gillian Rockwell from McDougall; Hanna Coppes from St. Peter's, 
and Bo Wood-Fraser from Humphrey.

The 17-week program is directed by OPP officer Kristine Dawson and includes 
information about drugs, self-esteem, bullying, and violence.
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