The boisterous first- and second-graders of CAL Elementary School suddenly turn silent when Kara Pralle strides into the room. She commands a level of respect that even veteran teachers envy. One reason is that she is a high school senior and part of a group that teaches elementary students about the dangers of smoking. Today is National Kick Butts Day. "Who's going to kick butts and not smoke?" Kara asks the children. All 32 hands shoot up. After her 10-minute spiel, she doles out lollipops and temporary tattoos to help them remember her visit. But it also helps that Kara casually...
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