Seven people removed from prom in Wicomico Co. for alcohol use
A local school system has released a statement, after students were apparently found to have consumed alcohol on prom night.
The Wicomico County Public Schools says at last weekend’s prom for James M. Bennett High School, administrators and law enforcement personnel suspected alcohol use by seven attendees, because of their behavior, and an odor of alcohol. School Officials say a breath-testing device revealed that alcoholic beverages had been consumed.
The seven people, including one college student and six James M. Bennett High students, were not allowed to stay at prom, and parents of the high school students were contacted to pick them up.
Parents of the High Schoolers, and the students themselves had apparently been notified that alcohol use or possession will face discipline according to the school system’s Code of Conduct, which prohibits alcohol use or possession by students.
The Code of Conduct also reportedly mandates a minimum penalty of five days of suspension plus five hours of mandatory counseling and 45 days of suspension from extracurricular activities.
See the full statement below:
“Last weekend’s prom for James M. Bennett High School was a special time for most students and their parents, but it also provided a clear reminder of the consequences of not following safe and legal procedures on a night of celebration. Please remember to celebrate safely on prom night and every other occasion: Alcohol use and possession by minors is illegal and can have dangerous consequences for everyone. Incidents involving alcohol will be dealt with firmly, with the best interests of students, others in the school, families, and the community in mind.
At the prom Saturday night, administrators and law enforcement personnel suspected alcohol use by seven attendees due to the attendees’ behavior and an odor of alcohol. A breath-testing device was used, and the device confirmed that alcoholic beverages had been consumed. The seven people, including one college student and six James M. Bennett High students, were not allowed to remain at prom, and parents of the high school students were contacted to pick them up.
The high school students and their parents were notified that students involved in alcohol use or possession will face discipline according to the school system’s Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct prohibits alcohol use or possession by students as a violation of public health and safety, and mandates a minimum penalty of five days of suspension plus five hours of mandatory counseling and 45 days of suspension from extracurricular activities.”
