YES1 Abel Simmons, 6, and Tyler Simmons, 4, at the Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES!), sponsored by the Center for Prevention & Counseling. Abel was a winner in the ‘What makes you happy’ contest. (Photos by Maria Kovic)
YES2 Eighth-grader William Conklin of Hardyston poses at the Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES!) on Wednesday, April 10.
YES3 From left are Hardyston Police Detective William Varcadipane III and Hopatcong Police Officers Geiorge Kately and Michael Luciani, who holds a positive ticket which are given to children for doing something good.
YES4 Prekindergarten student Grace Bailey of Vernon.
Seventh-grader Taylor Caraballo of Newton.
People look at the drawings, art and essays in the Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES!) at Sussex County Community College’s Health Sciences and Performing Arts Center in Newton.
The Center for Prevention & Counseling in Newton kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration April 10 with a Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES!) at Sussex County Community College’s Performing Arts Center.
On display were drawings, art and essays of children and teenagers about the importance of steering clear of substances, such as alcohol, marijuana and vaping.
Also included were submissions to the center’s “What’s Your Anti-Drug, What Makes You Happy” and “Achieving My Dreams, Alcohol-Free” contests.