Want to show the world you're against kids getting hooked on tobacco? If you're an Anne Arundel County resident, mail or e-mail a photo of yourself doing an anti-tobacco activity and we will post it on the "Showcase" Web page.
(Only photos of the sender or sender's project may be posted.)
The mailing address is: Smoking Stinks, Anne Arundel County Department of Health, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, HD #22, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
Winning posters from the County's annual Tobacco-Free Kids Week are displayed below, as well as pictures of events and activities throughout the year. Just click on the pictures to enlarge them.
Tobacco Free Kids Week 2008
The following pictures are from the TFK Week 2008 poster contest. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Jessica B. of Sunset Elementary says, "smoking cigarettes kill and sicken millions worldwide."
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Monica A. from Maryland City Elementary says, "Don't smoke, it will harm your lungs." |
Emilie W. of Salvation Army rhymes "Smoking Smoking is no fun. Smoking Smoking shouldn't be done." |
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Al D. of Brockbridge Elementary's poster explains the harmful chemicals that fill your lungs when you smoke. |
According to Josie W. of Overlook Elementary, "You can get on, but can't get off a smoker's bus." |
Megan C. of George Cromwell Elementary thinks, "Smoking is not cool!" |
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Kara K. and Ashley A. of Belvedere Elementary rhyme, "Dying is predicted if you get addicted." |
Morgan J. from North Glen Elementary warns, "Don't Go Down The Smoking Path." |
Alexis M. of Lake Shore Elementary encourages us to be tobacco free.
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Sarina L. of Shadyside Elementary thinks "Smoking Stinks." |
Katherine H. of Crofton Elementary lists 10 reasons to quit smoking. |
Teah P. of Solley Elementary says, "Don't Let People Choke on Your Secondhand Smoke." |
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Tyreik K. of MacArthur Middle warns that smoking can be addictive. |
Lena F. of Corkran Middle announces that when you smoke your life "goes down the drain.” |
Kayla F. and Nina B. of Gems and Jewels encourage us to be tobacco free. |
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Natalie D. of S.A.D.A./S.A.S.S. Club encourages us to "Listen up! Why smoke when you can live." |
Brian S. of Annapolis High says, “Smoking Stinks.” |
Blair C. of Severna Park High imagines even fairytale smokers never lived "happily ever after." |
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Ashley D. from the Family Support Center believes secondhand smoke is harmful to your health. |
Shatoria L. from the Family Support Center describes the chemicals found in a cigarette. |
TFK Week Activities 2008
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School Health Nurse, Kathy Stover discusses the dangers of smoking with the students at Cape St. Claire Elementary. |
Caprie H. reads a book about tobacco while Dalanda M. signs the anti-smoking pledge at Annapolis High School. |
Vernell W. of Annapolis High School signs the anti-smoking pledge while Henry H. smiles about being smoke free. |
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The kids from the Salvation Army afterschool program pose in front of their Tobacco Free Kids Week posters. |
The students at Waugh Chapel Elementary sign a pledge wall not to smoke. |
School health nurse, Linda Grierson shows a smoker's lung to students at Waugh Chapel Elementary. |
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Lena F. from Corkran Middle shows her winning TFK Week poster. |
School health nurse, Teri Walos wears a "Black Lung" costume while talking about the dangers of smoking at Corkran Middle. |
The students from Tracy's Elementary are eager to sign the anti-smoking pledge. |
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The kids at Salvation Army afterschool program play an anti-tobacco trivia game. |
Falcon Flight Club member Wilton H. draws an anti-tobacco poster. |
Dasha A. of the Falcon Flight Club designs an anti-smoking pennant. |
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Ryan A. participates in the Clever Catch anti-tobacco game at Cape St. Claire Elementary. |
Patrick M. from St. Martin's Lutheran tells his peers about the dangers of tobacco use, including a hairy tongue! |
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Smoking Stinks Events
Kick Butts Tour 2008 - Pictures coming soon.
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Smoking Stinks presentations
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Lenese B., Tynetla N.
and Loren C. from the Gems and Jewels program at Bates Middle take a look at how tobacco can affect your body. |
Gems and Jewels
students Lauren D., Justine W., Teyonna W. and Nina B. are shocked to see this Tar Jar that shows what a year's worth of smoking can do to your lungs. |
Peer Educator Monique M. from the RESPECT Foundation uses Alex B. from Gems and Jewels to demonstrate how smoking makes your heart beat faster, by having Alex jog in place while holding his nose. |
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