Standing (L-R): Olivia Underwood, Abby Penoncello, Baileigh Barrentine, Sage Davis,
Shae Scott, Cordale Sherman, Kyliah Scales
Seated: Mr. Derek Goodroe
Not Pictured: Cutter Jernigan
Marion County Middle/High School kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a signed proclamation recognizing the importance of drug and alcohol awareness education in schools. Club presidents and representatives from the Middle/High School were present to read and sign this proclamation, along with Principal Derek Goodroe: DECA and Book Club President, Shae Scott; Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Representative, Kyliah Scales; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) President, Olivia Underwood; Future Farmers of America (FFA) President, Cutter Jernigan; Junior Beta Representative, Cordale Sherman; Scholars Academy Representative, Abby Penoncello; Senior Beta President and Yearbook Editor, Baileigh Barrentine; Student Council President, Sage Davis
Chief Ralph Perkins spoke with students on Tuesday regarding the pitfalls of drug use. Other activities for the week included dress-up days: Dress for Success, Be a Jean-ious! Stay Away from Drugs, Put a “Cap” on Drug Use, Red-dy to Be Drug Free, and Team Up Against Drugs. Students were presented short videos in class to begin and end the week, and all students were able to sign a pledge banner in the cafeteria that was designed and painted by members of the art class and Mrs. Mary Jaynes. Additionally, the senior class visited LK Moss to meet and mentor 5th grade students and to help them set goals for the school year.
A Zen proverb states: “If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.” This holds true in regard to alcohol and drug use. Please continue to encourage teens and young adults to keep walking in the right direction! Thank you to everyone who made MCMHS’s Red Ribbon Week a success.
