M.A.D.E. Rally Packs Gym For 2021 Drug-Free Event

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Approximately 2,000 high school students from several area counties packed the Southeastern High School Larry Jordan Gymnasium Friday for the 2021 M.A.D.E. Drug-Free Rally. The event was originally planned for V.A. Memorial Stadium, but had to be moved indoors due to inclement weather.

Students came from schools in Ross, Pickaway, Highland, Jackson, Scioto and Gallia counties. Students supported one another with fellowship and hearing stories of how some of the students themselves have had to deal with losing family members due to substance abuse.

Students having fun at the 2021 MADE Rally at Southeastern HS pic.twitter.com/LYLTtYYtyX
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Dance time from the stands. pic.twitter.com/FBrvodK01E
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(Photo: Huntington students- Litter Media/Mike Smith)

Huntington Schools once again led all area schools with the highest participation in the MADE Program at over 80%.

(Photo: Southeastern MADE students- Litter Media/Mike Smith)

(Photo: Adena students- Litter Media/Mike Smith

American Idol finalist Philip Murphy concluded the three hour rally, performing music and briefly sharing some of his stories of being homeless and seeing the ravages of drugs and alcohol in other peoples lives.