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D.A.R.E. graduation
Friday, March 28, 2008
Dexter Daily Statesman
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One-hundred-thirty-six fifth graders from Central Elementary graduated from D.A.R.E. in ceremonies held Thursday afternoon. As a conclusion to the educational drug awareness and prevention program, each student authored an essay defining how they might apply what was learned through the D.A.R.E. program and apply the lessons in their daily life. One winner from each class was selected. Three former essay contest winners, now seniors at DHS, were present for the graduation to speak to the students about the role that D.A.R.E. has played in their life. The high schoolers include Abbey Reiker, Brock Hartline and Kendra Rinehart. Student essay winners from left to right are: Ashley Parkman, Shayna Bess, Hayli Petty, Rachel Putnam, Timothy Spence, Michael Layton, and Afton Harris.
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Rachel Putnam, fifth grade daughter of Denny and Shannon Putnam, took first place honors in the D.A.R.E. essay contest at Central's D.A.R.E. graduation ceremonies Thursday afternoon. Her essay was selected overall from 136 fifth graders who completed the D.A.R.E. A copy of Rachel's essay appears on page 2 of today's Daily Statesman. With Rachel is Dexter's D.A.R.E. instructor, Officer Lori O'Dell, who instructed the fifth graders at Central.
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When I was elementary school, Officer Shirley was the DARE officer. She was a very kind woman. What ever happened to her?
And not that it matters much, I certainly wasn't a "good" or "typical" kid, but the DARE program actually sparked in me an early curiosity about drugs.
Luckily I seem to have survived my teenage years with a few brain cells still intact.