Fort’s Great Prevention Club Recognised in the Columbian

BY CHRISTIAN GOLDEN

During the week of October 23rd to 30th, our Great Prevention Club planted tulips in the Fort Vancouver garden beds as a way to raise awareness for substance abuse.

Around 20 of the members worked together early in the morning on the 23rd to plant the tulips at the school’s flower beds near the front of the school. After hearing about the display of tulips from the group, the Columbian got some quotes from the club members.

“We’re out here planting tulips as a promise to our community that Fort Vancouver High School cares for its families and community by creating a space for our youth to be empowered and successful“

This occasion was to celebrate the beginning of the Red Ribbon week. Red Ribbon week is the largest campaign Nationwide to support the prevention of substance abuse. These students wanted to show they care for the people affected by substance abuse.

The goals of the Great Prevention Club are to educate people about the harmful effects of substance abuse and guide more people to be drug free. They do this all year by hosting events like the planting of the tulips that either motivate people to become drug free or to spread awareness.

FIRST Peoples Assembly

Students were treated to a cultural assembly focused on Indigenous Peoples Month. Performances included authentic costumes, dances, drumming and more. Clubs involved in presenting at the assembly included the Micronesian Melanesian, and Polynesian Pacific Island Club, the Black Student Union, Chiano Student Movement of Aztlan, and other Student Ambassaors.