CELEBRATE

 RED RIBBON WEEK!

 

Red Ribbon Week came into existence following the tragic death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. In 1985, Agent Camarena was abducted, tortured and murdered in Mexico while investigating drug trafficking.  He was survivied by his wife and three children. Friends and family started a movement to honor him and fight back against the destruction caused by the illegal use of drugs.

A red ribbon became the symbol of this fight against drug abuse.

 In 1988, the United States Congress proclaimed Red Ribbon Week, and First Lady Nancy Reagan served as the honorary chairperson. Now more than 100,000 schools participate.

 Students in Peabody will have the opportunity to declare themselves

drug free

by wearing a red ribbon during the week of October 23rd.

 In addition, a poster contest will be held for students in grade 4 & 5 and an essay contest for students in grades 6 through 8. Winning posters and essays will be displayed at the Peabody Public Library.

 Please join us in activities and discussion with the students of Peabody in the fight against drug abuse! 

RED RIBBON WEEK

Funded by

The Peabody Education Council
City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Drugs

       ENDORSED BY

Mayor Michael Bonfanti
Dr. Milt Burnett, Superintendent of Schools
The Peabody School Committee