Deer Park High School Students Lead Red Ribbon Week With Drug-Free Pledge

DEER PARK, NY — Deer Park High School students took a visible stand for healthy decision-making during Red Ribbon Week, joining the national prevention campaign that encourages teens to commit to drug-free lifestyles.

Guided by advisers Marissa Caruso and Karen Haar, the school’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club led a weeklong effort focused on awareness, wellness and positive peer influence.

Students were invited to sign a large Pledge Wall, promising to remain drug-free and make safe choices. They were also encouraged to write down healthy alternatives to drug use — responses that SADD members connected to form a colorful “Chain of Healthy Choices.” Both displays served as daily reminders of the school community’s commitment to wellness.

SADD members also distributed informational materials and hosted activities designed to spark conversations about substance abuse and healthy living.

“Our club members’ efforts sparked important conversations among students and encouraged everyone to reflect on the importance of making safe and healthy choices,” Haar said. “SADD is proud to represent Deer Park High School in leading the way to foster a culture of positivity and respect.”