Photos by Shannon Litz/Nevada AppealEagle Valley Middle School seventh-grader Haley Gray wipes away tears while talking about her friendships and how important it is to have someone you can count on. Students who were used in the "Drop Dead Day" event met to discuss reaching out to fellow students to build relationships as an alternative to turning to drugs.

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Students get 'drop dead' serious

• By ncs-import
• March 19, 2011