Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 in Calexico, California. It was first created to honor a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent named, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena who lost his life while fighting the war against drugs. The Red Ribbon became the symbol of prevention to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and It is now known as the prevention symbol for a national campaign against drugs.
This is the schedule of activities for Red Ribbon Week:
Friday, October 23rd: Red Ribbon Week Presentations
Red Ribbon Presentations by Westview
Behavioral Health Services
Red Ribbon Poster Contest begins
Each class will create a poster for the hallway with a slogan and ideas
to “Say No To Drugs.”
“Red Ribbon Rally Day”
Wear as much red as you can
Monday, October 26th: “Don’t Monkey Around With Drugs”
Students will have a picture of a monkey to pin to their shirts
(provided by the school)
Tuesday, October 27th: “I’m A “Jean”-ius. I’m Drug Free”
Everyone wears blue jeans to school
Wednesday, October 28th: “Turn Your Back on Drugs”
Everyone wears their shirt backwards
Judging of the Red Ribbon Poster Contest
Thursday, October 29th: “Don’t Hide Behind Drugs”
Wear your camouflage today. Pink camo, green,
brown, or black. It doesn’t matter as long as
you just say NO to drugs.
There will be red ribbons given to each student in every class, as well as, a bookmark, that says, “Drugs are NOT in my Character.”
All students will receive a certificate for being drug free if they sign the pledge to be drug free.
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