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Missouri Red Ribbon Week Winners Selected

 Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. It serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand against alcohol and drug use by making a commitment to live alcohol and drug free lives. The mission of Missouri’s Youth/Adult Alliance (MYAA) is to provide a network of support empowering youth to make healthy decisions about alcohol and other drugs. In the spirit of Red Ribbon week, MYAA hosted its annual state wide art and video/music contest.

Twelve artwork winners and one video winner were chosen.  Artwork will be featured in the 2015 Red Ribbon Calendar, and winners receive their choice of a prize valued at $100.  The grand prize artwork winner will be featured on the cover of the calendar and the video winner will be featured on the ACT Missouri website. Both will receive their choice of a prize valued at $500.

“Red Ribbon Week encourages our entire community to adopt healthy, drug-free lifestyles,” said Chelsea Billeck of ACT Missouri .“The campaign brings together parents, schools, and businesses as we look for innovative ways to keep kids and communities drug free. Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs when parents and other role models are clear and consistent in their opposition to substance use and abuse.”

Grand Prize Artwork Winner:
10^th Grade: Statilly R., East Carter R-II Schools

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Grand Prize Video Winner:
Isaac J., Mt. Vernon Intermediate School

 

First place Artwork Winners:

1^st Grade:Nyle K., Southwest Elementary

2^nd Grade: Savanna S., Scott City

3^rd Grade: Aaron M., South Callaway

4^th Grade: Alaina A., Skyline Elementary

5^th Grade: Keeley G., Holcomb Elementary

6^th Grade: Morgan P., Holcomb Elementary

7^th Grade: Britney H., Scott City Middle School

8^th Grade: Courtney E., Scott City Middle School

9^th Grade: Taylor A., East Carter R-II Schools

11^th Grade: Itream A., Jefferson City High School

12^th Grade: Hannah A., East Carter R-II Schools

 

To view the winning pieces and video, visit ACT Missouri on Facebook at www.facebook.com/actmissouri.

 

Contact Information:

Chelsea Billeck
MYAA Project Director
ACT Missouri
428 E. Capitol Avenue
Jefferson City, MO  65101
(573) 635-6669
cbilleck@actmissouri.org