St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program graduation

Posted: December 10th, 2018 | Filed under: D.A.R.E. Program, Get Involved, In the Community, News Releases

 

Several hundred St. Bernard Parish fifth-graders will graduate from the fall semester of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.

Forty-nine students graduated from W. Smith Jr. Elementary School’s program on Dec. 5, and a graduation was held Dec. 7 at Joseph Davies Elementary for 133 students. Lacoste Elementary School will hold its ceremony Dec. 14, followed by Our Lady of Prompt Succor on Dec. 17 and Meraux Elementary School on Dec. 18.

Sheriff James Pohlmann said the D.A.R.E. anti-drug program, taught in St. Bernard Parish schools by program supervisor Lt. Lisa Jackson and Sgt. Darrin Miller, is aimed at discouraging youngsters from using drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, or taking part in violence or the bullying of others.

During the graduation ceremonies, students hear from Sheriff Pohlmann who speaks about making the right choices when it comes to the use of drugs or alcohol. The Sheriff stresses the importance of listening to their parents and teachers and choosing their friends wisely. He also tells children not to bully others, and to report any kind of bullying they witness to an adult or teacher.

Sheriff Pohlmann also addresses parents in attendance about the importance of protecting our future by investing in our children. He praises parents for taking part in keeping their children on the right path and focused on doing the right thing, including talking often with them and looking for warning signs to help prevent drug use.

  • St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann speaks to W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-graders during their D.A.R.E. anti-drug program graduation ceremony held Dec. 5.
  • A couple of W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-graders admire the certificates they received during their D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony.
  • St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Drug Abuse Resistance Education program supervisors, Sgt. Darrin Miller, left, and Lt. Lisa Jackson present a W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-grader with a certificate during a graduation ceremony held Dec. 5.
  • Sgt. Darrin Miller, a D.A.R.E. program supervisor, presents a W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-grader with a special gift following the school’s graduation ceremony held Dec. 5.
  • W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-graders enjoy some pizza following the school’s D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Dec. 5.
  • St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann gives a round of applause to Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders during their D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Dec. 7. Also pictured is Col. Robert McNab, 
  • Lt. Lisa Jackson, a D.A.R.E. program supervisor, presents Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders with certificates during a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Dec. 7.
  • Col. Robert McNab presents Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders with plaques during a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Dec. 7.
  • St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann speaks to Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders during their D.A.R.E. anti-drug program graduation ceremony held Dec. 7.
  • Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders sing during their D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony held Dec. 7 at the school.
Joseph Davies Elementary School fifth-graders who were named first place D.A.R.E. essay winners are, first row, from left: Ainsley Abadie, Lindsey Ludwig, Jada Wilson and Kennadi Stewart. Second place winners are, second row, from left: Celine Bioc, Christian Miller, Tori Michel and Michael Stout. With the students are, third row, from left: Lisa Pohlmann, Davies assistant principal; Lt. Robert Broadhead; Col. Robert McNab, commander of the Special Investigations Division; Sheriff James Pohlmann; Lt. Daniel Bostic, of the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit; Lt. Lisa Jackson, D.A.R.E. program supervisor; Tiffani Glapion, Davies principal; and Sgt. Darrin Miller, D.A.R.E. program supervisor.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School fifth-graders who were named D.A.R.E. essay winners are, first row, from left: Bre’onna Edwards and Olivia Williams, first place; and Jenelle Rotunda, second place. With the students are, second row, from left: Sgt. Darrin Miller, D.A.R.E. program supervisor; Dedra Bailey, W. Smith Elementary principal; Sheriff James Pohlmann; Col. Robert McNab, commander of the Special Investigations Division; Lt. Daniel Bostic, of the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit; Lt. Robert Broadhead; and Lt. Lisa Jackson, D.A.R.E. program supervisor. Not pictured is Breyia Angelety, a second place essay winner.