Countywide : Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week, from Oct. 19-27 this year, was launched in 1985 when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers. The purpose of the national event is to encourage students to stay off drugs and alcohol. Events are planned at schools countywide, including essay and poster contests, skits, door and room decorating. Red ribbons, carnations and buttons will be distributed among students who will be urged to wear red clothes on designated days.
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