Attending the ceremony were instructors Sgt. Tyler and Officer Lewis along with Chief Thompson who spoke to the students. Senior Spencer Gardner was the guest speaker, giving the young students some advice as they prepare for their junior high and high school years. The D.A.R.E. essay winners were presented in each class: 1st place - Hallie Lavergne & A'nyia Barthelemy; 2nd place - Ciara Melancon & Jay Lavergne; and 3rd place - Lauren St. Cyr & Whitney Higginbotham.