John Cotten Tayloe celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Published 5:27 pm Monday, November 14, 2016
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit presented to John Cotten Tayloe’s third-graders for Red Ribbon Week. Lt. Russell Davenport began the presentation by introducing the members of the Narcotics Unit. Educating the community about crime prevention helps Beaufort County officers do their jobs better. David Richards, narcotics investigator and K-9 handler, did a demonstration with Elza, showing students how she indicates. John Cotten Tayloe had Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28. The week`s activities included: Monday-Students were given a bracelet to wear all week and decorated their doors. Heather Williams’ third-grade class won the door contest; Tuesday-Everyone was encouraged to wear red and sign his name for Sidewalk Chalk Day; Wednesday-Wear fun and/or mismatched socks for Sock It to Drugs Day; Thursday-Wear your favorite college shirt day; Friday-Good Character Day, when everyone dressed up as a favorite story character.