D.A.R.E.

Last week, Logan's school had their D.A.R.E. program graduation. The D.A.R.E. program is designed for 5th graders around the country, to learn how to resist drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. There are over 300 5th graders at Logan's school. Logan and Amy (another girl from our ward) were two of the three students chosen to read their essays at the graduation.We were able to sit right behind Logan, and got some cute pictures of her!


Logan was later chosen as D.A.R.E. Student of the Year for her school. Her essay will be sent on to compete at the state level. We are proud of Logan and of the good student she is! She is a good example to her friends and siblings! Here is the essay she wrote. It was fun to finally hear it, because when we would ask her about it she would just give the standard pre-teen answer of, "I don't know." Good job, Logan!

In the D.A.R.E. program, Officer Borders taught us skills and knowledge to stay healthy and drug free. We were also taught to use the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model to make correct choices when faced with a difficult situation. We learned that instead of abusing drugs, alcohol or making other wrong choices, we can do healthy activities like playing sports.

Officer Borders taught me about certain drugs and other harmful substances like alcohol, tobacco and inhalants. By using the D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model process, I learned how I can make wise decisions right now and in the future. I learned about peer pressure and ways to remain in charge. I learned to be a leader and that sometimes best friends may not be friends because they will try to make me make wrong choices. By making wrong choices, I could not only hurt myself, but also hurt other people and could impact the rest of my life and others.

At some point soon in my life, I know that I will be faced with very scary situations that were talked about in the D.A.R.E. program. I am thankful that I have learned these important things now. I know that when I am faced with problems and challenges that are difficult for me, I will use the skills and facts that I learned through the D.A.R.E. program to get over them. The D.A.R.E. program will have an impact on the rest of my life.

I, Logan, pledge that I will stay drug-free and make wise decisions about alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful drugs.