St. Edmund Elementary fifth graders graduated recently from the DARE program. Students had the opportunity to learn the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use as well as the danger of bullying as part of the DARE program. They also participated in an essay contest. Essay winners were named, Lydia Manuel, third place; left, Sloane Cart, second place; Ashley Boudreaux, DARE; and Tripp Smith, first place winner. (Submitted photo)