Green Replaced With Red to Show Drug-Free Unity

Hundreds of students committed to drug-free lives at Seaford High School and Seaford Middle School, which participated in the national Red Ribbon Week campaign at the end of October.  

On Oct. 28, students from the high school’s Students Against Destructive Decision club had a table outside of the cafeteria. Club officers encouraged their peers to sign red ribbons as a pledge to remain drug free. They also gave away stickers and red bracelets.  

“It’s important to promote being drug free,” said SADD President Emma Wallace, a senior. “The dangers of drugs needs to be brought to everyone’s attention.” 

Kim Flood, the SADD adviser, added, “It’s important to spread awareness about how students can make good decisions. A good decision or a bad decision can impact the trajectory of the lives, and being drug free is a good choice.” 

Middle school students and staff were encouraged to wear red on Oct. 29. That afternoon, all students took part in Red Ribbon Week advisory sessions. Sixth graders had an introduction to the purpose and mission of the national campaign, while seventh and eighth graders learned positive coping skills and how to resist peer pressure. All students then signed small red ribbons to vow to remain drug free.  

In addition to wearing red, there were other themed dress-up days throughout the week, such as pajama day and Seaford pride day. Morning announcements included drug and alcohol facts. Red Ribbon Week activities were coordinated by the middle school’s pupil personnel services team.