Just In Case Anyone Thought That Catholic Schooling Makes Kids Any Holier Than Anyone Else

This was prominently featured in the latest Bishop Lynch newsletter for parents and students.

CHANGES IN PROCEDURES FOR ADMITTANCE TO SCHOOL DANCES

The administration and staff of Bishop Lynch are very concerned that some students arrive at school dances under the influence of alcohol, posing a serious safety risk to themselves and to others. In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students, the following procedures will be instituted beginning with the upcoming Sadie Hawkins Dance, and will remain in effect for subsequent school sponsored dances:

1. Students must arrive to school dances by 9:00 PM in order to be admitted to the dance. Please note that this is a change from the previous time of 10:00. Students arriving after 9:00 pm will not be admitted to the dance.


2. Before admission to the dance, all students will be required to breathe into a portable breathalyzer. We do not wish to single out any particular student or group of students, and the only way to be fair to everyone is to test all students. The type of breathalyzer we are using will not require the students to place their mouths on the device; rather they will be breathing in close proximity to the device. Five breathalyzers will be in use at check in, and the time needed to test each student is approximately five seconds.


3. If a student tests positive indicating the consumption of alcohol, (1) the parent or guardian will be notified to come to the school and transport the student home; and (2) the student will be subject to consequences pursuant to the Bishop Lynch High School Student Handbook.

We have shared this information with students at school and we encourage you to discuss it with your student at home. We appreciate your support of our efforts to ensure the safety of all students and a positive environment for all at school dances.

It comes down to the parents y'all ... THE PARENTS! (i can't possibly scream that loud enough!)

Also, don't ya think that sometimes these Catholic school kids must be much, much stupider than other kids? Even waaaay back in my day it was a given that if kids were gonna drink, the last place to go was a school dance ... because they wouldn't turn a blind eye (as I have heard that some parents do).