The DARE program, coordinated by Butler County Sheriff’s Office and brought to the school by Deputy Bryce Foreback and Deputy Eddie McGrady, teaches students how to say “no” as well as how to recognize risk, value their perceptions and feelings, and make good choices. DARE prepares students to act decisively, confidently and comfortably in difficult situations.
As part of the program, fifth-graders are asked to complete assignments; to write an essay about what they have learned; and to take a pledge to remain drug free. At the DARE graduation ceremony, awards were presented for the top essays in each classroom.
First place winners are Camia Adams, Sylvia Bryant, Laydon Darragh, Alyssa Day, Leah Blosser, Emma Eriksen, Ziqian Feng, Lana Moran, Emma Petty, Jaxon Reddick, Myles Siegfried and Matthew Vargo; second place winners are Camryn Bartle, Aubrey Brown, Sophia Dickman, Anna Ferrell, Ethan Grunden, Kyle Kinch, Molly Magness, Rebecca Miller, Genevieve Ratcliffe, Cam Sefchok, Ivy Temyer and Joseph Vernon; and, third place winners are Julia Barbeau, Grace Carnicelli, Sean Chase, Madison Do, Adley Front, Ariana Grusca, Caden Lutzic, Lexi Schnitgen, Audrey Sturgeon, Connor Vacarro, Aivree Vierling and Lilla Yost.
Fifth-grader Emma Eriksen was selected as the overall winner and read her DARE essay during the ceremony.
For details, call (724) 625-2601.