Heros Among Us

Dexter High School senior Lauren Thrower presented an inspirational message to fifth grade D.A.R.E. graduates during the Nov. 17 ceremony held at the Bearcat Event Center. Thrower later sang the song, "Hero" to the audience gathered for the ninth and final D.A.R.E. graduating class to have been instructed under Officer Lori O'Dell. See full story and photos from the D.A.R.E. graduation on page 13 of today's Daily Statesman...