4 Milford Students Fainted at Foran High, Others Felt Ill Too

MILFORD, CT — Four students were taken to a hospital Monday as they fainted during choir practice at Joseph A. Foran High School's auditorium, school officials said. School officials sent a note home to parents explaining what occurred.

To All Middle School/High School Parents and Guardians:

At approximately 10:00 a.m. today at Foran High School, students in choruses in all three middle schools and the two high schools were rehearsing for the upcoming Music in our Schools choral concert. During the rehearsal, 4 students fainted, with several others complaining of not feeling well.

It is believed the students fell ill due to overheating while standing on risers under the stage lights.
Emergency medical personnel were deployed to Foran and four students were brought to local hospitals for further evaluation as a precautionary measure. Of the remaining students who fell ill, six were released to their parents to go home and one felt well enough to remain at school. School administrators will continue to evaluate the situation today.

Additional information regarding the planned concert will be forthcoming.