Limousines, corsages… and a breathalyser test.
It’s what students of North Dundas High School in Winchester will be facing on the biggest night of senior year.
Every student heading to prom will have to undergo the test to prove they are adhering to the school board’s zero-tolerance policy.
“It’s a good thing to make sure people go to their prom safe and not be drinking,” says student Sam Sternberg.
Still, not all seniors agree.
“Kids can handle themselves,” says Zack Cronin. “Don’t trust them? That’s your fault.”
The school’s prom committee decided on the move with a push from parents.
Breathalyzer tests were conducted at another school dance a few months ago. The principal of the school says a dozen students failed and were sent home.
“There were a number of students that still decided to come, and to me that was shocking,” says Principal Brenda Beaudette.
She says the breathalysers puts all students on an even-playing field and eliminates the peer-pressure to drink.
“When you’re coming to a school-related function, you can be assured that you don’t have to be giving in to a pressure of drinking because others are doing it,” Beaudette adds.
The Upper Canada District School Board says it is proud of the decision made at North Dundas High School, but say it is a call that must be made at the local level.
It will not be mandating other high schools to follow suit.
With a report from CTV’s John Hua
