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Over 100 Students Graduate From D.A.R.E Program
Over 100 sixth grade students from three area schools received diplomas last week as graduates of the D.A.R.E. program.
Graduation ceremonies were held at Windsor, Stewardson-Strasburg, and Findlay following the 12-week Drug Abuse Resistance Program.
“It’s upsetting to know that fifth through seventh grade students are starting to experiment with tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana,” said Shelby county D.A.R.E. officer Debbie Harrison. “This program teaches students to make good decisions and healthy choices.”
As part of the course, students completed a D.A.R.E workbook, took a test, made a pledge to stay drug free, and wrote an essay about what they learned in the program.
Linda Kingery of DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) was guest speaker at each of the graduations. She interacted with the students about what they had learned.
“If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right,” she told the students at the end of her presentation.
Chosen students read their essays before the rest of the students, family and special guests.
Readers from Windsor were Kristen Morlen, Zachary Caywood, Christian Williams, and Katie Payton.
Readers from Stewardson-Strasburg/Trinity Lutheran School were Chandler Ballinger, Grace Schuler, and Dakota Shadwell.
Readers from Okaw Valley were Madison Uhlrich, Seth Yeakel, Keith Bone, and Kennedy Wigness.
Each essay reader was presented a special medallion by Shelby County Sheriff Michael Miller.
High school role models gave special presentations to emphasize what the students learned in the D.A.R.E course.
Role models from Windsor were Barbara Blackburn, James Beck, Shane Kearney, Taylor Williamson, and Braden Stremming
Role models from Stew-Stras were Gideon Dollarhide, Laney Schultz, Gabe Wascher, and Chelsea Wheat.
Role models from Okaw Valley were Josh McClain, Amanda Hyett, Taylor Richardson, Taylor Colclasure, and Keshia Newton.
Each D.A.R.E. student was presented a diploma and a D.A.R.E. bear from Sheriff Miller and Chief Deputy John Gee. Each student also receive a traditional hug from Officer Harrison.
“I believe in this program. The D.A.R.E. program is a great foundation to build on,” said Sheriff Miller.
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