Drug and Alcohol Awareness Assembly

Freshman Academy students had the privilege of hearing Ray Lozano and his daughter Brooke today during a drug and alcohol awareness assembly. Ray is a nationally recognized and respected drug and substance prevention specialist and youth speaker. He was brought to the Van Buren/Fort Smith area by the Fort Smith Elks Lodge #341, in partnership with the Van Buren Police Department, 12th/21st Judicial District Drug Task Force, Van Buren School District, Fort Smith Public Schools and with the assistance of the Arkansas State Police and Fort Smith Police Department. 
Van Buren Police Department took the lead in partnering with the Elks to bring this dynamic educator to our area. VBPD Chief Jamie Hammond, working closely with the Van Buren School District and Fort Smith Public Schools, saw the need for a quality nationally recognized speaker to come and talk with our youth.