Pubdate: Wed, 09 Nov 2005
Source: Newport Independent (AR)
Copyright: 2005 Newport Independent
Contact:  http://www.newportindependent.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4005
Author: Mary Winston, JCSD Public Information Officer
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth)

TUCKERMAN HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 'RED RIBBON WEEK'

The week of October 24-28 was devoted to living the drug-free life at 
Tuckerman High School. Students had fun every day promoting a quite serious 
subject: the drug problem in our culture and how to make it better by 
encouraging others to choose to be "drug-free." Each day had a theme, and 
there were drawings for prizes, also. The drug-free armband had to be worn 
at all times in order to compete.

Monday was the "kick-off" contest to see how many targets students could 
hit with a kick ball. Winners of the contest were Ashton Calhoun, Sam 
Porter, and Derek King. Prize drawing winners were Crystopher Jones, 
Matthew Emery & Chris Clark.

Tuesday was "BIG RED DAY." The students and faculty actually saw how much 
RED one person could wear. Contest winners were: 3rd place-Racheal Burris 
and Virginia Stalnacker; 2nd place-Danielle Wright; 1st place-THE BIG 
RED-Marcus Balentine. Prize drawing winners were: Jonathan Peavy, Andi 
Turner, & Shawna Emery.

Wednesday was DRUGS ARE A BIG HAIRY DEAL day. Who's got the biggest hair at 
our school? (judged on height & volume) Winners were: Honorable 
Mention-April Daniels; 3rd place-Zack Graham, Brittany Foster and Bethany 
Stormes; 2nd place-Keeley Billings and Heather Jones; 1st place-Danielle 
Salas and Logan Loftis. Prize drawing winners were Carlissa McCoy, Josh 
Allen, and Matthew Carter.

Thursday was TIE ONE ON AGAINST DRUGS AND BE DRUG FREE FROM YOUR HEAD TO 
YOUR FEET. (Students were encouraged to accessorize with hats, ties, socks, 
etc.) Winners were: 3rd place-Kaylee Wagner; 2nd place-Angela Grizzle and 
Jenifer Rogers; 1st place-Sam Manlove and Virginia Stalnacker. Prize 
drawing winners were Ricardo Salazar and Brody Kagen.

Friday's theme was LIVING DRUG FREE IS NO SWEAT. Students were encouraged 
to wear sweats and to participate in the treasure hunt during the lunch 
break. Winners were Marcus Balentine and Brittney Seals.

The sponsors of T-BAD are Cherrie McCoy, JoAnn Engle, and Sonya Pomtree.

They join the entire club in thanking the students and administration for 
all of their support during the week.
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