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| Volume XXIII Number 15 | November 7, 2003 |
By Alexandra Frank
HOLLYWOOD — Once again, the importance of Red Ribbon Week was upon the Hollywood community. There were various events taking place during the week of Oct. 26-31, such as an anti-drug poster contest, kids group, pizza party, and the much anticipated talent show.
The events for Red Ribbon Week are sponsored by Family Services, Recreation Department, Seminole Police Department, and Max Osceola Jr., Hollywood Council Representative.
Tony Roberts of Family Services served as Master of Ceremonies. There were three age categories: (2-10 yrs old), (11-17 yrs old), and (18 yrs old and up).
Red Ribbon Week is in honor of a gentleman who worked for the DEA in Mexico. He was on the verge of breaking up a drug ring when on his way to have lunch with his wife he was kidnapped.
There were five individuals who put him in a beige Volkswagen. About a month later, his body was found. He had been brutally tortured and murdered.
It is out of respect that across this nation, homage was paid to this man. That is how Red Ribbon Week came to be. Even in light of this sad story behind Red Ribbon Week, there have been many positives.
The Talent Show is a great way to see what Seminole citizens have to offer in regards to talent.
I’m happy to point out that we have a violinist, singers, dancers, drummers, and a guitarist. There is so much talent out there, I’m glad I wasn’t a judge!
Here is a list of the following Talent Show winners: 2-10 years old – 1st Isabel Tucker, 2nd Marissa Osceola, 3rd Meyom Osceola.
11-17 years old – 1st Spencer Battiest, 2nd Marlon Foster, Arek Jumper, Krystle Young, Kristy Johns, and Patrice McCrea.
18 & Up – 1st William Cypress, 2nd Paul Buster, 3rd, Tie – Yvonne Courtney, and Gordon Wareham.
On Friday, Oct. 31, the Family Services Staff held a pizza party to announce the winners of the poster contest. First place went to Marissa Osceola, followed by Lacey Johnson in second, and Rosetta Jumper placed third.
A big thank you goes out to students Huston Osceola, Jack Turtle, Greg Jumper, Jessica Turtle, Shadoe Billie, and Noemi Billie. All helped introduce the evening’s talent participants.
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