LU students vow to be drug-free
Issue date: 11/8/06 Section: News
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Langston University celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 18-22, 2006. According to Dr. LaDonna McCune, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor within the Professional Counseling Center, during Red Ribbon Week schools and communities celebrate a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
The national Red Ribbon campaign marked its beginning in 1985 when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by the drug cartel in Mexico. In his honor and memory, his friends and neighbors wore red badges. They wanted everyone to know they wouldn't let his fight against illegal drugs die with him. Since that time, the National Federation of Parents adopted the red ribbon as a symbol of intolerance to illegal drug use and mounted the National Red Ribbon Campaign.
During the week, 141 students signed a commitment to remain drug-free while a student at Langston University. Additionally, employees of the Professional Counseling Center passed out red ribbons in the lobby of the William H. Hale Student Union and encouraged students to continue their drug-free commitment during homecoming festivities.
On Tuesday, Oct. 24 a campus wide victims' impact panel was held in the I.W. Young Auditorium. The program presented the consequences of drinking and driving as told by volunteers who have had their lives affected by a drinking driver in one manner or another.
The Professional Counseling Center sponsored a Red Ribbon Week coloring contest with children attending the Langston University Child Development Center. Judges were students in section 14 of the personal and social development class. On Nov. 2, ribbons and balloons were awarded to the winners.
The national Red Ribbon campaign marked its beginning in 1985 when Federal Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by the drug cartel in Mexico. In his honor and memory, his friends and neighbors wore red badges. They wanted everyone to know they wouldn't let his fight against illegal drugs die with him. Since that time, the National Federation of Parents adopted the red ribbon as a symbol of intolerance to illegal drug use and mounted the National Red Ribbon Campaign.
During the week, 141 students signed a commitment to remain drug-free while a student at Langston University. Additionally, employees of the Professional Counseling Center passed out red ribbons in the lobby of the William H. Hale Student Union and encouraged students to continue their drug-free commitment during homecoming festivities.
On Tuesday, Oct. 24 a campus wide victims' impact panel was held in the I.W. Young Auditorium. The program presented the consequences of drinking and driving as told by volunteers who have had their lives affected by a drinking driver in one manner or another.
The Professional Counseling Center sponsored a Red Ribbon Week coloring contest with children attending the Langston University Child Development Center. Judges were students in section 14 of the personal and social development class. On Nov. 2, ribbons and balloons were awarded to the winners.
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