walking to be drug-free
Special to The Gazette
Originally published 03:54 p.m., October 12, 2007
Updated 03:54 p.m., October 12, 2007
Emporia sixth-grade students raised more than $14,600 to support drug-prevention programs in their schools and community. More than 300 students participated in the 17th annual Walk to Be Drug Free last week at Welch Stadium at Emporia State University.
Students from Lowther North Intermediate School and Sacred Heart School collected a total of $14,647 for the walk. Emporians for Drug Awareness and the schools share the funds equally.
Jana Phillips, student support specialist at LNIS, said 60 students raised $100 or more and will have lunch at Sonic with Principal Brian Jordan as a reward.
“We had one student with 40 laps as well as several with 38 and 39 laps during the two hours at the ESU track. Students who walked the most and earned the most money in each of our 16 classes were recognized and awarded a medal for their efforts on the afternoon of the 5th,” she said. “We appreciate all the hard work shown by students, staff, families, EDA and the community.”
The Walk to Be Drug Free is a held each year in conjunction with Red Ribbon Week. Students sign a pledge to be drug free and collect donations for drug abuse prevention and education in the community.