This week Cherokee County Schools will be participating in the celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week began in 1988 in honor of a fallen Narcotics Agent, Enrique Camarena. President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan served as honorary chairpersons for this campaign. Today, the eight-day celebration is sponsored by the National Family Partnership (previously known as the Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth), and has become the annual catalyst to show intolerance for drugs in our schools, work places, and communities.

Each year, during the last week in October, more than 80 million young people and adults show their commitment to a healthy, drug-free life by celebrating Red Ribbon Week. "

"Throughout this week, Cherokee County Schools will have several anti-drug activities planned including the invitation of many guest speakers to heighten drug awareness," said Brian Johnson, superintendent, Cherokee County Schools. "All students K-12 will be encouraged to 'PLEDGE TO BE DRUG-FREE.' We invite our community to do the same."

Johnson encourages citizens to join them in this celebration by talking to their childrenr child at home about the dangers of substance abuse.

"Together we can make a difference and live in a safer, drug-free environment!" said Johnson.