Lacoste Elementary School held a graduation Dec. 6 for fifth graders who graduated from the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program. First-place essay contest winners are, (Pictured, first row, l-r) Sophie Duque, Thomas Huynh, Caden Bryan, Alexis Gagliano and Elliana Duque. Second-place essay contest winners are (Pictured, second row, l-r) Kaden Conzonere, Bradley Labure, Nathan Ford, Layla Roberts and Ashton Faurie. (Pictured, third row, l-r) Lt. Robert Broadhead, Sgt. Darrin Miller, Maj. Daniel Bostic, Sheriff James Pohlmann and Capt. Lisa Jackson.
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From St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office
Several hundred St. Bernard Parish fifth graders recently graduated from the fall semester of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.
Graduation ceremonies were held for students at Lacoste Elementary, Arabi Elementary, St. Bernard Christian Academy, Chalmette Elementary, Willie Smith Elementary and Our Lady of Prompt Succor.
Sheriff James Pohlmann said the D.A.R.E. anti-drug program, taught in St. Bernard Parish schools by program supervisor Capt. Lisa Jackson and Sgt. Darrin Miller, is aimed at discouraging youngsters from using drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, or taking part in violence or bullying of others.
During the graduation ceremonies, students heard from Sheriff Pohlmann and other officers who spoke about making the right choices when it comes to the use of drugs or alcohol. The Sheriff stressed the importance of listening to their parents and teachers and choosing their friends wisely. He also told the students not to bully others, and to report any kind of bullying they witness to a teacher or other adult.
Arabi Elementary held a graduation Dec. 7 for fifth graders who graduated from the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program. First-place essay contest winners are (Pictured, first row, l-r) Trinity Burke, Lily Lozes, Molly Blache and Lynna Quach. Second-place essay contest winners are (Pictured, second row, l-r) Krysler Muse, Elbin Chavez, Genesis Garcia and Jordan Schulte. (Pictured, third row, l-r) are Capt. Lisa Jackson, Maj. Daniel Bostic, Sheriff James Pohlmann, Lt. Robert Broadhead and Sgt. Darrin Miller.
St. Bernard Christian Academy held a graduation Dec. 8 for fifth graders who graduated from the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program. First-place essay contest winners are (Pictured, first row, l-r) Presli Mire, Kennedy Woodward, Tailyn Banks and Grace Dean. (Pictured, second row, l-r) Capt. Lisa Jackson, Maj. Daniel Bostic, Sheriff James Pohlmann, Sgt. Darrin Miller and Lt. Robert Broadhead.
