In a modest ceremony at Cox Mill Elementary School, lines of young faces stood, basking not just in accomplishment but in a commitment to healthy choices—a commitment fortified by the D.A.R.E. program. The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office took to social media to laud the efforts of these students, who, under the guidance of School Resource Officer Deputy April McCraven, reached a milestone on December 12.
The sheriff's office remarked proudly of the graduates, "We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work and commitment to making positive, healthy choices." The program’s success highlights the role of early health education and decision-making, as well as the involvement of school resource officers such as Deputy McCraven.
Deputy McCraven took on additional responsibilities as an educator and mentor, working with students on drug and violence prevention. Her efforts were recognized during a ceremony celebrating the elementary school’s newest D.A.R.E. graduates.
