Pubdate: Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Source: Rockingham News (NH)
Copyright: 2004 Seacoast Online
Contact:  http://www.seacoastonline.com/news/rock/index.htm
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2958
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STUDENTS MARK RED RIBBON WEEK

NEWTON - A schoolwide assembly to address alcohol and drug use was held 
Oct. 28 at the Sanborn Regional Middle School, but the message was 
delivered in a unique way. The Improbable Players performed for students in 
a humorous, yet true to life enactment. The message: Alcoholism and drug 
addiction is a disease that can happen to anyone, and it's OK to talk to 
someone and to ask for help.

The previous night, a Halloween dance was held at the school, and the 
following week, students enjoyed theme days, including "Reach for Your 
Dreams" where students wore their pajamas to school with the message being 
"Don't let drugs ruin your dreams."

Another theme day was "Put a Cap on Drugs" where students wore hats to 
emphasize saying no to drugs.

The student Red Ribbon Week Committee designed a billboard for the school 
hallway, compiled the list events with the help of school Principal 
Kathleen Laureti and advisers Sue Hodsdon and Chris Nolan.
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