West Orange High Seniors Enjoy Project Graduation at FunPlex

Project Graduation, the all-night, alcohol, drug, and tobacco free celebration for all West Orange High School graduating seniors was held directly after the graduation ceremonies last Thursday night, June 19th at Fun Plex in East Hanover. The event was a huge success and all graduated participants and chaperones enjoyed a full night of games, food, and fun with their classmates, returning safely home to their families.

“The primary aim of Project Graduation activities are to increase awareness of the dangers of drinking, drugging and driving, and to reduce the number of youth involved in alcohol and other drug-related highway crashes. Across the country, Project Graduation and the chemical-free celebrations it inspired are the new tradition for graduating seniors.” Wikapedia.

While no national statistics can be found for the number of deaths related to traffic or other drug and alcohol related deaths resulting from graduation celebrations, we all have heard the tragic stories of families who have suffered from such loss.

To raise the approximately $40,000 each event costs Project Graduation fundraisers are held during each school year by the West Orange High School PTA. Funds are currently being raised for Project Graduation for the graduating classes of 2016 and later. Even if your student is currently in middle school or grade school, the fundraising for your child’s safe graduation night celebration is underway. Make a donation and participate in fundraising events during the 2014-2015 school year.

As you prepare for your student’s high school education prepare for their safe and fun high school graduation. For more information visit www.woboe.org, carefully review the 2014-2015 school packets you will receive in late August. Follow the West Orange School District on Facebook, and Twitter and sign up for WOZONE.

 View some photos of project graduation sent in from participants.

Send your Project Graduation photos to Amy@asimonsays.com for adding to this gallery.