Statistically, graduation night is one of the most dangerous nights of your teen's life.  That is why throughout the United States, Grad Night celebrations have spread to help thousands of seniors celebrate with their friends in a supervised, safe, sober, and fun environment. We want to ensure the safety of our students and our community. With the commitment of our parents, we can succeed at creating a great, safe celebration for everyone to remember.

 

"Each year, automobile accidents take the lives of nearly 3,000 teens in the 16-to-19 age group, and a quarter of a million more are sent to hospital emergency rooms with serious injuries. “Death by car” is the No. 1 mortality risk for adolescents, and alcohol consumption is implicated in about 33 percent of these fatal accidents.  But as bad as these statistics are, things get worse when graduation arrives. The percentage of automobile fatalities that involve alcohol jumps from 33 percent to 40 percent on graduation night, which is a testament to how drinking and driving spikes when kids are in the mood to party. One-third of those under the age of 21 who die in accidents lose their lives during graduation season and, not surprisingly, the vast majority of these souls expire in car crashes." 

 

Internet Sites:

https://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/teen_drivers/teendrivers_factsheet.html

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