Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator

Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator

From left, second-graders Corin Gump and Madison Marino, fourth-grader Luke Blasko and third-graders Phillip Naples and Andrei Pagnotta proudly display their award-winning Red Ribbon Week posters at South Range elementary school.

Red Ribbon Week is a nationwide event to teach kids to make healthy choices and learn the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.