Each year, teenage students
count down the days until prom, what they consider to
be one of the most important nights of their young lives. Sadly enough, prom,
in many cases, is the last night of their lives. According
to the U.S. Department of Transportation, on average,
5200 teenagers are injured and 48 are killed in automobile
crashes nationwide during a typical prom weekend.Over
800 Lake Forest High School Students and their dates
attend the LFHS Prom. In addition to promoting students’ safety
and with a longstanding tradition of zero-tolerance for
drug and alcohol, Lake Forest High School requires students
to travel by bus to and from prom. The Junior Class funds
these buses to promote a safe and enjoyable night for
all. Around 18
buses are needed to transport prom-goers at an estimated
expense of $23,000.
The
Junior Class works diligently to raise funds for prom through
ticket sales, shared proceeds from the “Be True to
Your School” auction and various other activities. However,
the Junior Class cannot raise enough money to cover the
entire cost of the buses. Recognizing this, it is
our hope that with additional parent and community donations,
we will be able to continue providing safe transportation
to this year’s prom for all of our students. We
are asking you to please help in supporting “Project
Safe Prom 2012” by contributing to our fund. A
donation form is available below.
