BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Students from Clay County Elementary Schools got the chance to leave the classroom and march to the courthouse in Brazil. It was part of Red Ribbon Week, which is an effort to teach kids about a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free lifestyle.

Students got to participate in different stations at the courthouse to learn about a drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free lifestyle and how these things can affect people when consumed. There was also a mock trial that students got to participate in during this event. SADD co-sponsor and English teacher at Clay City High School, Cassy Tiefel, said an event like this can't just be done overnight.

"This is something that takes months of preparation," Tiefel said. "We have wonderful county officials who make sure that the courthouse is

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