Officer Stephen Findlay of the Valdosta City Police Department, marked his 20^th year as the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program Administrator at a special graduation ceremony held at Valwood on January 26^th. Fifth grade teacher Mrs. Rosemary Brannen, now in her 29^th year at Valwood, has worked with Officer Findlay since the program's inception.  To commemorate the anniversary, Valwood seniors Griffen Allen and Anne Rankin Cannon who were participants in the program under Officer Findlay as fifth graders, spoke to the students and their parents on the importance of a drug free lifestyle.  First place essay contest winner Madelyn Clyatt and second place winner Emma Campbell read their essays at the program.  Bailey Everett shared her award winning pledge with the group.  Special guest speaker, Mr. Robbie Brown from the VSU football program, spoke as well, encouraging the fifth graders to live what they have learned through the DARE program.