Cherrydale School

Southside High School ROTC

Members of the Southside High School ROTC Drill Team grabbed the attention of Cherrydale's students in an awesome way, highlighting a terrific week of Red Ribbon activities. The students were awed by the group's precision and discipline which was exhibited in various drills performed in the school's beautiful new gymnasium. In between some of the drills, the Southside students addressed the group about the importance of staying away from drugs. One group of high school students from the team performed a sketch about what might happen in a school setting if someone was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A few Cherrydale students were asked to participate in a simulation that involved doing jumping jacks while breathing normally, then repeating the calisthenics while breathing only through a straw. The student volunteers were asked if it was harder to breathe that way to which they all said, "Yes." This event simulated the effects of emphysema on the body and was conducted in an effort to prevent students from smoking cigarettes and other forms of tobacco or marijuana. Following the assembly, the Southside Drill Team led students in a parade around the neighborhood as Cherrydale's Panther Pride was shown while encouraging residents to remain drug free. Cherrydale is grateful to Southside High School and its advisor Major Whitley for their enthusiastic performance that was truly one of the highlights of our Red Ribbon Week celebration. - Mr. Hugh Rist, Red Ribbon Coordinator

Graphics-Country Clipart by Lisa Cherrydale Elementary School