D.A.R.E. Graduation Time Of Year!

Bangor Central Elementary Held Their Graduation Monday

May 22, 2008
By: MyBayCity Staff

Presenting the Bangor Central Elementary School graduating Class of 2008!

Monday, fifth grade students from Bangor Central Elementary had their D.A.R.E Graduation Ceremony and prepared to move on to middle school with the tools to deflect the pressure of drugs and alcohol.

Present was Deputy Timothy J. Smith, who takes time throughout the year to teach children the dangers of what drugs and alcohol can do to one physically and emotionally and to those around them as well. Deputy Smith is passionate about educating children throughout the area on such dangers and what he offers to these children will last a lifetime.

The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance presented by students Cain McCulloh, Alexis Hill, Drake Fruit, Samantha Newcomb, Kaylyn Rainey and James Jacobs.

Students then had the opportunity to read their pledges, "Taking a Stand" which describe how they will fend off drugs and alcohol in middle school.


Other special guests were Sheriff Miller and Superintendent, Tina Kerr. Bangor Central Elementary Principal, Diana Tuttle and fifth grade graduating class teachers, Mrs. Heckerthorn and Mrs. Luck were also present!

Pictured (L/R) Bangor Central Principal, Mrs. Diana Tuttle, Deputy Smith, Sheriff Miller, fifth grade teachers Mrs. Heckerthorn and Mrs. Luck as well as Superintendent, Tina Kerr.
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Graduating class 2008! Next year this class will move on to Middle School from Elementary
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Superintendent, Tina Kerr congratulates student, Meagen Bliss
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Deputy Smith works diligently with area students ensuring the pressures of drugs and alcohol will not entice these students when they hit middle school
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Students read their D.A.R.E pledges vowing, in their own words not to fall prey to drugs and alcohol
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Student's were very excited to head on to middle school next year and proud of their accomplishments in the D.A.R.E. program!
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Ice cream and cake social was held after the ceremony to celebrate the graduation!
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