Red
Ribbon Week Festivities at Exeter-Milligan
By
Kara Myers
The
Exeter-Milligan School recently participated in the national Red Ribbon Week
held October
22nd-26th.
Elementary students cut out red ribbons to hang on their lockers and
participated in break out sessions daily put on by the local FCCLA junior and
high school students. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students learned
about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and how to make better, healthier
choices for their lives. The 3rd through 6th grade students spent time learning about what
certain drugs and alcohol can do to different parts of your body and made their
own rap about being drug free. The junior and high school students got the
opportunity to listen to Ryan Kaufmann, a veteran who struggled through many
life tragedies, including being a drug and alcohol addict, as well as homeless
many times. It was a very eye- opening presentation. All students also
enjoyed dressing up daily. Monday was “I pledge to be drug free”- wear red. Tuesday was “Don’t let drugs
turn you inside out” - wear your clothes inside out. Wednesday was “Sock it to drugs” -
wear crazy socks, and Thursday was “Team up against drugs” - wear your favorite school team
attire. This worked out perfectly since Thursday was also the first round of state
football play-offs for the Exeter-Milligan-Friend football team. Go Bobcats!!
Ryan Kauffman
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