Red Ribbon Presentation

Without saying a word, two four-legged agents stole the show.

Canines Bosco and Dick helped their handlers keep 150 third, fourth and fifth graders captivate for a full hour Tuesday afternoon at Muñoz Elementary cafeteria.

“I was amazed,” said teacher Susie Espericueta. “Our children were so attentive and responsive.”

Students witnessed an enthralling presentation by representatives of Hidalgo County’s Community Oriented Policing Program, in conjunction with the K9 Bureau.

“It was excellent,” said PK-4 teacher Bertha Reyes. “They were really listening.”

Deputies and officers gave powerful lectures on the dangers of drug use. Some audience members had tears in their eyes as they reflected on the relevance and truth of the message.

“I have lost several of my own students,” Principal Debbie Lee Winslow said. “Even after Red Ribbon Weeks has been around, alcohol and drugs have killed them.”

Counselor Macaria Salinas was also touched and impressed.

“I’m so glad they came,” she said. “It was a very appropriate presentation for their grade levels.”

The assembly seemed to have a real impact on Muñoz students, who gave the best response to drugs:

“NO! NO! NO!” they shouted repeatedly at the top of their lungs.