Need a mint… Teachers Elizabeth Orfanello, Claire Maceina, Stacey Weakley and Kimberly Holmes wear matching Tic-Tac costumes. Red Ribbon Week took place Oct. 27-31, students and staff participated in dress-up days such as red, superhero and costumes. (Sophie Alvey)
Need a mint… Teachers Elizabeth Orfanello, Claire Maceina, Stacey Weakley and Kimberly Holmes wear matching Tic-Tac costumes. Red Ribbon Week took place Oct. 27-31, students and staff participated in dress-up days such as red, superhero and costumes. (Sophie Alvey)
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Students participate in Red Ribbon Week

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Sophie Alvey, contributing photographer
November 3, 2025
Hole in one…Peer helper Zoe Trawick prepares to throw the beanbag. In honor of Red Ribbon Week, students volunteered to host different games during lunch to help boost morale and spread awareness of the effects of drugs, alcohol and other substances. (Sophie Alvey)
Ready to fight crime… Kaelynn Campbell dressed up as Supergirl. On Wednesday, students wore superhero outfits. (Sophie Alvey)
Batman in chem… Chemistry teacher Amanda Lathem shows out in her amazing Batman costume. Along with students, teachers also dressed out as superheroes. (Sophie Alvey)
Spidey senses… Sophomore Rowan Mosley wears his detailed Spider-Man outfit. Red Ribbon Week doesn’t just spread alcohol and drug awareness, but also brings attention to violence prevention. “Spiderman is my favorite superhero, and I loved dressing up,” Mosley said. (Sophie Alvey) 
Hungry for brains…Senior Leah Breivik shows up to school wearing her scary zombie costume. In honor of drug awareness, faculty and students wore costumes. “Many people were curious about my makeup,” Breivik said. (Sophie Alvey) 
Where’s Liz… Sophomore Liz Niehuss wears her red and white striped shirt to represent Waldo. The popular book character came to life and supported the school. (Sophie Alvey) 
Arrrrr you ready for school… Sophomore Liam Silva wears his very intricate pirate outfit. Red Ribbon Week was a huge success; students dressed up each day, carrying the tradition of Red Ribbon Week being the longest-lasting drug prevention program. (Sophie Alvey)
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