LACONIA — A 600-student ribbon formation appeared Thursday on the Laconia High School football practice field, marking a drug awareness initiative called Red Ribbon Week.

The program is a way for students to be educated about the dangers of drug use, and also be able to ask questions about themselves, friends or family members who may be tackling their own substance issues.

“I think any time we get an opportunity to talk to high school-aged kids in this critical time of their life is great,” said Interim Principal Mike Boyle. “If we can educate even some of them on the dangers of substance abuse, giving them the education they need, I think we are doing a great thing.”

Boyle said Jess Conrad, the Laconia School District student assistance counselor, is doing an “unbelievable” job speaki

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