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KONGWRENR HIGH SCHOOL Fax:+90£x-323-3319 Sul 1 '97 1601 P. 02 <br /> N~ <br /> ~E• <br /> <br /> WIJAMpI J. D~VtTAMO KQMAM AGSAIYA, M.D. <br /> DOVES ' ~ 9UEEIIINtENQENi <br /> STATE OF HAWAII <br /> DEPARTMENT OF EDUGArION <br /> KONAWAENA H10H SCHOOL <br /> r.o. Dax ~eD <br /> KEA1,A1(EKUA, ~AWAII9D]!O <br /> Julyl, 1997 cu <br /> n <br /> ~ ~ C. <br /> C r~ r- <br /> ;~i <br /> Mr. dames Arekaki - <br /> Chairperson, Hawaii County Council C T~ <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 ~ - s i <br /> N <br /> Dear Mr. Arakakt: ~ <br /> My name is Brian Nakashima and I am currently principal of Konawaena High <br /> School I am writing in support of the continued linuling and acceptance of fiutding for <br /> the Marijuana Eradication Program. I believe that the continued attempts to eradicate <br /> Marijuana serve notice to the students and community that this protu'bited substance <br /> continues to be illegal and subject to prosecution when possessed or used. <br /> Ia the school setting, we are experiencing continued usage of Marijuana. Though <br /> our statistics do not show a significant increase in the number of students being caught <br /> using or possessing Marijuana on campus, counselors and substance abuse prevention <br /> workers have indicated higher usage than scen a~rytime in the past. It appears that <br /> students are exchanging or selling Marijuana on campus but using it elsewhere. <br /> I bolteve that the use of Marijuana i$ detrimental to the well being of students. <br /> Past experience and statistics have shown that students who use or have staged using <br /> Marijuana have increasingly lower grades and achievement in school. The participation in <br /> an illegal activity often results in an attitude that affects a studem's perception of what is <br /> considered desirable social behavior and educationaUcareer goals. <br /> T1se continued attempts at eradication of Marijuana should be continued. If <br /> nothing else, it serves as a clear message to students and the community that until a <br /> socially more acceptable answer to the question of Marijuana and other illicit substance <br /> usage is found, usage and possession will continue to be prosecuted. <br /> Tbaok you for your atterrtion to and receipt of this request. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Brian Nakashima, principL~~ al <br /> <br />