Make Prom a Night to Remember
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Your prom should be a special night to remember. It is your last night as a high-school student; soon you'll be beginning an entirely new life -- whether in a career or as a college student. This is your last chance to enjoy the company of fellow students and teachers whom you may no longer see.
While prom night offers you the chance to let loose and have fun, mixing alcohol or drugs into the festivities can have consequences. Don't leave a dark spot on prom memories. Follow these tips when gearing up for the big night to make the evening a safe one. Tips courtesy of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
* Discuss plans with your friends and date in advance. Both you and your parents should know what you're doing.
* Know your date before you go. Your parents will feel better if you are staying out late with someone familiar.
* Decide how you will react if you are offered drugs or alcohol. Some responses could be "No thanks," "Are you kidding! I want to remember the night!" or "Actually, I'd rather have a soda. Do you want one?"
* Ask a trusted adult or parent to be accessible if you need to call them. Bring a cell phone, calling card or change to make that call.
* You want to get to all the prom activities -- whether they be dinner and pictures before, the beach or diner after or the prom itself -- safely.
* Make sure your driver doesn't drink any alcohol. If he or she does, don't get in the car.
* More drunk drivers are on the roads during the weekend. Look out for oncoming drivers since impaired drivers tend to drive toward lights.
* Make sure you have directions to your destinations.
* Drive on well lit roads and carry a cell phone. That way, you can call for help if you get a flat tire or into an accident.
* Keep the radio volume turned down. Wear a seat belt.
* Make sure the car has enough gas to get from point A to point B and back home again.