Ivery Speaks for Red Ribbon Week

Mr. Eddie Lee Ivery spoke to Warren County Middle and High students Friday in an assembly that brought about an end to Red Ribbon Week for Warren County. Red Ribbon Week is used to promote drug and alcohol awareness among young people at the school.

Ivery spoke of his own experiences as a student growing up in Thomson, Georgia. Even though he was already a star on the athletic field in his home town, the seeds to his addiction were already being sown. Ivery began using alcohol at a very young age.

Ivery stated that it was with the Green Bay Packers that his alcohol use advanced to harder drugs. Ivery states, "Drugs don't care if you are rich or poor, black or white, man or woman.....". He went on to say that drugs and alcohol almost cost him his life.

Ivery concluded by saying now that he is free from alcohol and drugs, he is happier than at any other time in his life. The student body responded to Ivery's message by giving him a standing ovation.

Susan Newsome, chairperson of the Red Ribbon Committee, then took the stage to present a proclamation to Emma Sinkfield.