PENNSYLVANIA —Attorney General Michelle Henry celebrates the winners of the 27th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest, an initiative of the Office of Attorney General. The contest, which took place during October’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, encouraged fifth-grade students across Pennsylvania to create original artwork illustrating a drug-free message.
The winning artworks, crafted by 13 talented students, will feature in the 2024 calendar. This calendar circulates statewide, educating the public about the perils of drug use.
“Our annual calendar contest is about celebrating the talents of our incredible students and empowering young people to make smart, safe choices,” Attorney General Henry said. “Combating the addiction epidemic continues to be one of my top priorities, and a big part of our collaborative approach is education to deter young people from experimenting or trying illegal substances. This calendar allows our students to be leaders in conveying messaging that can save lives and keep people healthy.”
Each month in the 2024 calendar will showcase artwork from a different student, with an additional illustration adorning the calendar’s front cover.
The contest received over 2,000 submissions from 482 schools across 42 counties. Winners were selected based on their creativity, illustrative skills, and the inclusion of a drug-free message. Each winning student will receive a certificate and a $529 contribution to their Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department.
The talented winners of the 2024 Drug-Free Calendar Contest include Katherine Diehl from Lehighton Area Elementary Center, Carbon County (Cover), Alayna Herron from Reynolds Elementary School, Mercer County (January), Abraham Garcia from Louis H. Farrell School, Philadelphia County (February), and Luna Doerr from St. James Regional Catholic School, Delaware County (March). The list continues with students from Forrest Hills Elementary School, Oakview Elementary School, Gilbertsville Elementary School, Mowrey Elementary School, E.R. Martin School, Panther Valley Intermediate School, S.S. Palmer Elementary School, Cecil Intermediate School, and Urban Pathways Charter School.
The Community Drug Abuse Prevention Fund, sustained by fines and penalties collected from offenses such as driving under the influence, finances the drug-free calendar contest. This initiative is a testament to Pennsylvania’s commitment to promoting drug-free living and education in its fight against the addiction epidemic.
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