Paris, Tenn.—Two hundred and five fifth graders were graduated Tuesday from the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program at a ceremony held at KPAC in Paris.
The students are taught by Paris Police Sgt. Jeramye Whitaker and Officer Jordan Klutts. After seven years, Sgt. Whitaker will be stepping down from the DARE program and will be replaced by Patrolman Amber Roaten, who completed the intensive DARE training this month.
Guest speaker this year was Henry County High School Senior Nia Russell.
D.A.R.E. essay winners were Ayvah Norwood and Andrew Green.
Front row, from left: Sgt. Jeramye Whitaker, Ayvah Norwood, Andrew Green, and Sgt. Scott Staggs State DARE Coordinator.
Second row, Paris Elementary Principal Chip Grey, Paris City Manager Kim Foster, Daren the DARE mascot, Chief Chuck Elizondo, Nia Russell and Officer Jordan Klutts.
(Photo by Amber Roaten).
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