Red Ribbon Week 2018

Samaya White Lightning, Sade Johnson, and Amiah Briseno
November 15, 2018
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This week of October 22 -26 is Red Ribbon week. Which was created in 1985 by Amalia Hizon Mercado as a response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena. The red ribbon was used as a symbol to raise awareness against drugs. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a commitment to living a safe, healthy, and drug-free life. The campaign is designed to create awareness for the problems related to the use of drugs and to support the decision to live drug-free.

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Samaya White Lightning, Staff reporter

My name is Samaya White Lightning . I'm an 8th grader at Dobie Jr High. My favorite kind of music is just about any thing. I love softball and volleyball.

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Sade Johnson, Staff reporter

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What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

mashed potatoes (18%, 102 Votes)
All of it! I love Thanksgiving food! (18%, 102 Votes)
pie (17%, 96 Votes)
turkey (14%, 81 Votes)
macaroni and cheese (14%, 79 Votes)
other (9%, 53 Votes)
stuffing/dressing (4%, 22 Votes)
green bean casserole (3%, 20 Votes)
None. I don't like Thanksgiving food. (3%, 18 Votes)

Total Voters: 309

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