FOR INTERNAL USE November 8, 2001
Red Ribbon Poster Contest - Awards Ceremony
WHAT: An awards ceremony to recognize 5th-8th grade participants and winners in the 4th annual Red Ribbon Poster Contest, this year’s theme being "I've Got Better Things to do Than Drugs"
WHEN: 4-6 PM Thursday, November 8
WHERE: Herbert C. Young Community Center, 404 N. Academy Street, Cary
WHO: Town of Cary
Creating
Assets Reaching Youth
Building Youth Assets
BACKGROUND:
For the 4th year, Cary Police School Resource Officers have
taught the drug free lifestyle message in local elementary and middle schools.
The Town of Cary partners with Creating Assets Reaching Youth and Building
Youth Assets to coordinate the event. The Red Ribbon Poster Contest promotes
participation by expressing the theme through visual art. There were
approximately 2000 entries from this year’s contest among 13 elementary and
3 middle schools. Over 6,000 students signed pledge cards to live a healthy
life.
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PRIMARY CONTACTS: |
Dwayne Jones, Recreation Programs Manager, (919)
469-4064 |