STUDENTS MARK RED RIBBON WEEK

NEWTON - A schoolwide assembly to address alcohol and drug use was held
Oct. 28 at the Sanborn Regional Middle School, but the message was
delivered in a unique way. The Improbable Players performed for students in
a humorous, yet true to life enactment. The message: Alcoholism and drug
addiction is a disease that can happen to anyone, and it's OK to talk to
someone and to ask for help.

The previous night, a Halloween dance was held at the school, and the
following week, students enjoyed theme days, including "Reach for Your
Dreams" where students wore their pajamas to school with the message being
"Don't let drugs ruin your dreams."

Another theme day was "Put a Cap on Drugs" where students wore hats to
emphasize saying no to drugs.

The student Red Ribbon Week Committee designed a billboard for the school
hallway, compiled the list events with the help of school Principal
Kathleen Laureti and advisers Sue Hodsdon and Chris Nolan.