Students unite to fight drugs in schools and communities
Fifth grader Joshua Cynamon urges action from school, families, and local government to combat drug abuse. He proposes articles, posters, letter campaigns to leaders like Mario Cuomo and Nicholas Pirro, and community banners to deter intravenous use and protect health and happiness.
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New York
Mario Cuomo
Onondaga County
Nicholas Pirro
Joshua Cynamon
Syracuse Hebrew Day School
Staying Clean Students Propose Peer Help Plan
A sixth grade student from Riley School Oswego urges peers to oppose drug use. She suggests a buddy up system to resist peer pressure and emphasizes kindness without drugs, warning of risks from addiction and smoking.
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United States
Rachel Garrett
Riley School
Oswego
Just Say No: A Teen War on Drugs Guidance
A teenager writes to advocate anti drug efforts by setting an example and encouraging peers to "Just Say No." The piece argues staying drug free improves learning, grades, and a clean mind, and calls for community action to help addicts recover and stay drug free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young Journalists Share Views in Education Week Contest
Central New York students from elementary to high school participate in the Syracuse Newspapers Editorial Writing and Cartoon Contest. Herald-Journal editors award first to third places and honorable mentions from nearly 1,200 entrants, praising civic engagement and critical thought.
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New York
Herald- Journal
Syracuse
Winning editorialists and cartoonists from Central New York schools
Winners in the Syracuse Newspapers Edronal Writing and Cartoon Contest are listed by grade levels. First prize recipients include Joshua Cynamon and Rachel Garrett, with numerous second and honorable mention honorees from Syracuse Hebrew Day School, Oswego, Camillus, Tully, and other districts.
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Central
New York
Joshua Cynamon
Syracuse Hebrew Day School
Jeffrey Ryan
Bear Road
Danielle Ross
Meachem Honoralie Siemon
Michael Rynelek
Lakeland Elem
Suzanne Halloran
Solvay Elem
Donna Shannon
Roxboro Middle
Becky Niederhoff
Bridgeport Jem
Marc Petrivel
Nicole Block
Frazer Elem
Benita Reaves
Porter
Rachael LaGoy
Brewerton Elem
Keri Baldino
Camillus Middle
Pat Nes
Skaneateles High
Mike Rubeis
Carolyn Flatt
Tully Junior High
Steven Infanti
Bishop Ludden
Mandy Kavanaugh
Ed Smith
Summer Cohicci
Bishop Grimes
Amy Givens
Glenda Kampeon
LaFayette
Mary Lehan
Soule Road
Matthew Dunn
Willow Field
Alison Rienhart
Tully
Lorinda O'Neill
Kelly Verstadt
Cheryl Edwards
Cleveland
Nicole Wilett
Ed Smith School
Jacqueline Nichols
Brewerton
Jessica Vernay
Nafeeza Backus
Franklin
Ema Metz
Weeks
Beth Miller
Hughes Magnet
Billie Jo Gebeau
Mexico
Linda Bucktooth
LaFayette High
Elem
Lisa Bombard
Damon Montgomery
Meachem Elem
Chris Bail
Abigail de Mey
Cayuga Street School
Hannibal
Lisa Panebianco
Bridgeport
Jacqueline Martin
Paul Mayer
Porter Elem
Emily Walter
Webster Elem
Julie McCarthy
Doreen Lafferty
Willow Field Elem
Rachel LaGoy
Ankha Lindsey
Michael Wallace
Riley School
Oswego
Rachel Garrett
Danielle Taylor
Chris Rienzo
South Road Elem
Kenji Ranson
Dr. Weeks
George Raynal
James Nippee
Rachel Marmer
Mary Beth
Kouney
Jeremy Furgal
Tim Moran
Jessica Cullen
Jason Charno
Christopher Stevens
Oswego High
Melissa Watkins
Norman Pouless
Kristine Gates
Sherman Simmons
John Thomas
Mike Shanahan
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Greiag Party
Cns
Arthur Jenkins
Teraa Fon
RE Reald
Ce Boa
Canten Square Spracie
Akenda
Maerce
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A Rogers
Dave AbosEr
Jeffrey Bujak Srade
Roxboro Middle School
Christopher Stevens Grezi
Oswego High School
Herald-Journal
Whitney Crossman
Mexico High
Tamara Mannix
Onondaga- Cortland-Madison Boces Career Training Center
Cheryl Witz
Baker High
Brian Dempsey
Nicole Way
Kari Kelso
David Eddy
East Syracuse-Minoa
Randy Lavalley
Westhilt High
Jeffrey Bujak
Joseph Cannerelli
Soule Rd. Elem
Victoria Diegnan
Roxboro
Koi Ohuna
Bridgeport Elem
Jamie Castillo
Bear Road Elem
Becky Wroblewski
Joseph Coleman
Meachem
Newspapers
Joanne Britton
Syracuse Newspapers
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