From pain to power: Slowikowski’s story inspires students during Red Ribbon week

Isabella JohnsenMrs. Benoist introduces our Red Ribbon week speaker, Eddie Slowikowski, as she explains the importance of being ATOD free in and outside of school.

Isabella JohnsenFall Snowball Directors, Sarah Barber (left) and Colin Vorreyer (right), set the stage for our speaker by giving slight insight into the topics he’ll be discussing.

Isabella JohnsenEddie Slowikowski begins his presentation by taking us back in time to his college days of running a four minute mile.

Isabella JohnsenSlowikowski engages the crowd by asking everyone to clap along to the beat of a popular hit, ‘Uptown Funk’.

Isabella JohnsenSlowikowski, walks down the center aisle of the gym as he pours his heart out to the students of a lifetime of struggles and achievements.

Isabella JohnsenSophomore boys getting involved as Slowikowski teaches the room several dance moves.

Isabella JohnsenStudents are told to close their eyes as they imagine someone they could help and how they want to help them.

Isabella JohnsenSlowikowski poses the question ‘Can you draw?’ This senior confidently rose to her feet in front of the school.