OHS PE and Health Department, Positive Change Ambassadors, Interact Club, and SCA-Leadership collaborated to support Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon brings awareness to substance abuse. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Manassas Police Department and OHS invited parents and families to be part of the E9 Series covering substance abuse awareness. The event offered dinner, live translation services for Spanish speakers, community resources, and a Q & A session with experts where parents were able to find answers and tips to best support their kids. Parents and adults were invited to sign the pledge to support their children against drugs and wear the red ribbon.

“I was so thankful to take part in the E3 Series on Substance Abuse and to join in the conversations about this growing issue.  The speaker from the FBI had quality information about how we can help the substance abuse problems facing young people, and the experts in the Q and A session had great insights to share with students and parents,” said Ms. Ruth Lindenfelser, the Health and PE teacher who took the lead on this important initiative.

Osbourn students worked hard to show their peers the benefits of living a drug-free life.

“This is a big endorsement against drugs. We are trying to bring awareness to the school. If you sign a form to pledge to be drug-free, you could win a Chick-fil-A gift card,” explained senior Claudia Flores.

“Being drug-free is a great thing because it keeps you healthy. If you sign the pledge, it shows that you respect yourself,” added Nathan Shoemaker.