MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT:
Candlelight Walk
WHEN:
Monday, October 17, 2016
6:30-8 p.m. / Gates open at 6:15 p.m.
WHERE:
Whitmer High School Stadium
Event Details:
Washington Local Schools will hold its 27th Annual “Candlelight Walk for a Drug-Free Community” on
Monday, October 17, 2016 in the Whitmer Stadium, 6:30-8 p.m. (Gates open at 6:15 p.m.)
The Candlelight Walk is a special WLS tradition and kicks off the district’s year-long drug-prevention activities.
Every year, hundreds of Washington Local students, parents, staff, and community members gather together
to promote lives free from alcohol and other drugs.
Students in the Criminal Justice program will conduct a flag raising ceremony. The evening’s festivities include
performances by the Whitmer Cheerleaders and the Whitmer Marching Band, school banner displays, and
appearances by mascots Pete and Penelope.
A district essay contest was held which focused on Washington Local’s core values and staying drug-free.
Congratulations are extended to: Shianne Cole (Greenwood, 6th grade, Trust), Ayla Slovak (Hiawatha, 5th
grade, Honesty), Christopher Cassell (Jackman, 6th grade, Gratitude), Arianna Langford (McGregor, 5th grade,
Service), Donovan Welty (Meadowvale, 6th grade, Dignity), Brayden Lease (Monac, 5th grade, Respect), Ava
Macknight (Shoreland, 6th grade, Dedication), Alyssa Ruben (Wernert, 4th grade, Loyalty), Sarah Wheeler
(Jefferson, 7th grade, Teamwork), Mason Davis (Washington, 8th grade, Excellence), Todd Grimes (Malcolm
Bain, 12th grade, Courage), and Whitmer’s winners writing on Responsibility – Alayna Johnson (10th grade),
Savanna Miller (12th grade), and Averie Wynn (12th grade).
Students of all ages will recite a Drug-Free Pledge: “I promise myself, my family, and friends… that I will
remain free from alcohol and other drugs. I will be a person of good character, treat others with respect, and
be a support to those who are less fortunate than me.”
Parents will also be asked to make a pledge: “I promise to support my child’s efforts to remain free from
alcohol and other drugs. I will help my child develop pride in themselves, in our family, community, and
country. I will be a good example and talk to my child about the importance of respecting and caring for
others.”
A small gift will be presented to students as they enter the stadium. Students will also have the opportunity to
enter a free raffle contest. Students must be present to win. The district would like to extend thanks to the
following businesses for their donations: Advanced Incentives, African Safari Wildlife Park, Barry Bagels,
Bedford Hills Golf Club, Bennett Enterprises, Cold Stone Creamery, Costco, Dairy Queen, Detroit Tigers, Family
Video, Forest View Lanes, Gino’s, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, J-Cups Pizza, Kroger, Marco’s Pizza, Miracle
Lanes, Ohio Skate, Par 2 Golf Courses, Paramount Health Care, Q-Zar, Rudy’s Hot Dog, Sidelines, Skyzone,
Splash Universe, Toledo Mud Hens, Toledo Walleye, and Uppercut. The raffle entry forms will also be used to
determine which school will win an ice cream party for best attendance.
Washington Local residents are encouraged to share in the special experience of the Candlelight Walk. For
more information, contact Neil Rochotte, Director of Student Services, 419-473-8236.
For more information:
Neil Rochotte, Director of Student Services
419-473-8236 or [email protected]
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Please join us...
CANDLELIGHT WALK
For a Drug-Free Community
For a special night
dedicated to the
prevention of
substance abuse
in our community
Featuring:
• Whitmer Band
• Cheerleaders
• Criminal Justice
Program
• Essay Contest
Winners
Drug-Free Pledge
taken by students
and parents
Special gift
for all student
participants
Raffle Prizes
Candlelight Walk
Whitmer Campus
Pledge to be drug-free!
Monday, October 17, 2016
Whitmer Stadium / 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Doors open at 6:15
Enter stadium through gates by Jefferson or Washington
FREE bracelets for the first 2000.
Call Neil Rochotte, 473-8236, for more information.
School with highest
attendance wins
Ice Cream Party
Students must be
accompanied by
an adult
Bring to the walk:
• a Flashlight
• Raffle entry form
(on reverse side)
Washington
Local's
CORE VALUES
courage
dedication
dignity
excellence
gratitude
honesty
loyalty
respect
responsibility
service
teamwork
trust
RAFFLE
All student participants
will be eligible for the
raffle prizes
Kroger Costco
Sidelines Ohio Skate
J-Cups Pizza Detroit Tigers
Barry Bagels Rudy's Hot Dog
Splash Universe Miracle Lanes
Bennett Enterprises
Advanced Incentives
Bedford Hills Golf Club
African Safari Wildlife Park
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Paramount Health Care
Cold Stone Creamery
Forest View Lanes
Toledo Mud Hens Par 2 Golf Course
Toledo Walleye Family Video
Marco's Pizza Dairy Queen
Uppercut Skyzone
Gino's Q-Zar
Youth to Youth Drug-Free Pledge
I promise myself, my family, and friends...
that I will remain free from alcohol and other drugs.
I will be a person of good character, treat others with respect,
and be a support to those who are less fortunate than me.
Parent Pledge
I promise... to support my child's effort to remain free from
alcohol and other drugs.
I will help my child develop pride in themselves,
in our family, community and country.
I will be a good example and talk to my child
about the importance of respecting and caring for others.
RAFFLE ENTRY FORM
to be completed by students only
Winners must be
present at the
Candlelight Walk.
CANDLELIGHT WALK
(turn in at Candlelight Walk)
Student Name: ________________________________________
Please print
School: ______________________________________________
For a Drug-Free Community