Kathy Lucas sits on the Board of Directors of Arts & Education in Concert:

Within each school there is a designated arts program for the students: poster drawing, writing, music, etc. Each school decides which art discipline they want the students to express their creative ideas on why they should remain non-violent and drug free.

This allows the students to create an impact for themselves on what they've been learning about drug abuse and non-violence. The project engages them in discussion with their teacher, parents and fellow students.

AEIC, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), businessmen, and the health community reinforce the determination of each student to remain drug free and non-violent.

A Jazz Concert is performed for all participants, with the expressed purpose for them to display their work and to congratulate and praise the student's determination to remain drug freeand non-violent. Students are invited to perform with the band on stage using percussion instruments. There are opportunities for talented young musicians to be featured during the performance.

Scholarships are awarded to the top winners of the creative arts contest to further their education.

Certificates of congratulations are given to the winners by the DEA. (Additional certificates are presented, signed by internationally acclaimed jazz musician Herbie Hancock.)

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