“Drug Store” (Drug Education Program)
An arrest on drug charges, a court appearance and sentencing, a counseling session, a drug overdose resulting in a fatal trip to the emergency room, followed by a sad funeral for the latest young casualty in the "war on drugs". This is a series of events that every family prays they will never have to face. It is also a list of scenes students will see at "Drug Store 2026". The program is an interactive educational drama utilizing community professionals to dramatically re-create scenes based on true life drug abuse. The players in this drama will be made up of Police Officers, Lawyers, Judges, Counselors, Firemen, Medical Personnel and Ministers who are all too often forced to play out the same scenes in real life.
“Unlike most performances, entertaining the audience is not the goal of Drug Store 2026”, says Brian Hermanson, Kay/Noble County District Attorney. "Our intent is to take area students on a journey which will teach them the deadly truth about drug abuse. I see first-hand the effects from drug use in our communities.”
Drug Store 2026 is scheduled to take place at Connect Church on October 26th through October 29th during regular school hours. The program will be presented to 1200 students in grades 5th and 6th from Ponca City Public Schools and Public schools in surrounding communities as well as private schools in Ponca City.
Drug Store committee includes, Brian Hermanson, Kay/Noble County District Attorney's Office, Rob Davis, Kay/Noble County District Attorney's Office, Ben Garrison, PC Police Dept., Steve Kelley, Kay County Sheriff Dept., Sean Grigsba, Kay County Sheriff Dept., Jennifer Dye, Ponca City Schools, Mark Busch, Connect Church, UW Board Member, Fae Rabb, Pioneer Technology Center, Bryanna Lewis, Community National Bank, Tammyn Hodges and Tara Goldman, United Way.
If you would like to volunteer or help support this program, please contact Tara Goldman or Tammy at 765-2476.