What a beautiful day we had for the 18th Annual Red Ribbon Youth March! Thank you to over 1000 youth, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community leaders who marched to make a statement for a drug-free community. We congratulate each group who participated.
Thank you to the judges who selected place winners for the banners recognizing this year's theme, "Drug Free Is The Key" and judged groups for the the competition prizes.
Judge Charles Langham, Morgan County District/Juvenile Judge
Norris Crabb, Calvary Assembly of God youth worker
LaShonda Austin, Calhoun Community College Student
Investigator Bob Newman, Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Lillian Sivley, Program Director at Morgan County System of Services
Thank you to co-sponsors Decatur Parks and Recreation and Pepsi Cola Bottling Company.
Thank you to Pastor Brad Sheats, Extreme, and Calvary's Hip Hop Group
for emceeing and leading the marchers in musical entertainment. Everyone, including Judge Langham, was on their feet doing the Cupid Shuffle.
Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #431, Marla Morgan, Brother Ronnie Bullard, Decatur Police Department, Decatur Fire Department, Ashley Fulton, Melinda Dunn, Susette Dye, Kathy Corum