YUHSD schools participated in Red Ribbon Week to combat drug abuse in various ways.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Students at Kofa High School (KHS) hosted a Red Ribbon Week luncheon event Wednesday to promote the national anti-drug campaign on campus.
The event was hosted by Kofa High School’s Health Careers Students of America (HOSA) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Kofa Welding’s CTE class made and donated a large red metal ribbon for students to sign and pledge not to use drugs.
“Promoting a healthy lifestyle is an essential thing we can do as students to other students because students listen to them,” said Venezia Garcia Marquez, a medical assisting student at KHS. “We had a positive outcome and many students asked questions about what we stand for and what we broadcast. »
These students had tables set up with red balloons, informational handouts and music to encourage other students to stand up and learn about Red Ribbon Week and then sign the metal ribbon, YUHSD said .
“It makes me proud that students are willing to have these conversations, because it’s not easy and it can be a difficult topic to bring up with their peers,” said Kiley Mackell, CTE biomedical technology professor.
