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NORWIN REALITY TOUR LIONS CLUB HONORED FOR DRUG PREVENTION & AWARENESS D uring a special presentation at the September Board of Education meeting, the School District honored the Norwin Reality Tour for its positive impact as a drug and alcohol prevention program. The Reality Tour, a national project of C. A. N. D. L. E. Inc., incorporates live re-enactments of peer pressure, arrest, imprisonment, emergency room trauma and a funeral. Question and answer sessions with law enforcement and a recovering addict are also a part of the evening. This program is beginning its fifth year at its North Huntingdon location. Dr. William Kerr, Superintendent of Schools, presented an Excellence in Education Award for Distinguished School and Community Service to Mrs. Gina Davis, Director of the Norwin Reality Tour, and the Norwin Lions Club, Reality Tour Sponsor. Mr. Craig Kovalcin, Norwin Lions Club President, also attended the presentation. or win N orwin S chool District Ne ws Mrs. Davis updated the Board of Education about the continuing problem of drug abuse, and requested help in promoting the Reality Tour to reach new families. The goal is to have every child in the School District voluntarily attend with their parents at least once during their school years. She encouraged coaches, club sponsors, and booster organizations to consider attending the Reality Tour as a group. Since 2012, the Norwin Reality Tour has reached 818 adults and 632 youths from a total of 12 school districts. The program is open to children ages 10 and older, who must be accompanied by a parent. This requirement helps families to talk about the consequences of drug use and how youths can get out of dangerous situations. The Reality Tour is held at JB’s Bright Beginnings (formerly Scull School), 780 Brush Hill Road, North Huntingdon from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Upcoming dates include: •December 6 • February 7 • March 14 •April 11 Pre-registration is required and forms can be found in school offices, on the Reality Tour Web site at RealityTour.org or by emailing [email protected]. Please email Gina Davis for Group Registrations. 38 Norwin