Prom is one of the most memorable moments in high school, a night filled with endless fun and excitement. To ensure that the night is not only fun but safe for all attendees, the Brain Campaign Prevention Week, hosted by the Upper Perk Project Live, will be coming to UPHS.
The Brain Campaign Prevention Week will occur during the week of April 22nd through the 25th.
The Brain Campaign is funded by Montgomery County Family Services and organized by our local branch of Project Live to educate students on making good choices and the dangers of drugs and alcohol, specifically to teach students how to stay safe during Prom.
It is highly recommended that students attend a half-hour class to learn how to have a fun and safe Prom night. The class will cover things such as drinking, substances, curfews, and other ways to stay safe during Prom night. Along with helpful information and life skills, students will also receive a discounted Prom ticket. During the week, merch and tables will be set up during lunch to promote substance prevention.
Mrs. Hoglund, a Link Crew advisor and organizer of the event, told the WSJ, “Students should participate in Brain Campaign because you are at an age where it’s important to understand that your brain is developing” and “just understanding how substances affect the growth and development of your brain is important.”
It is important to remember that substance and alcohol abuse often do more harm than good, especially to an underdeveloped frontal lobe. And it is extremely encouraging to learn how to avoid such things. So, even if students do not plan to attend the Prom, participating in the Brain Campaign could result in helpful skills later in life.
Be sure to attend the half-hour class before Prom for your discounted ticket! Signups are now closed, but contact Mrs. Hoglund for any more questions.
