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The problem Mr Macey experienced I think is just the reason our town cracked down hard on prom night. No kid can come in a limo, helicopter or other exotic vehicle. If you're going to the prom you're staying for the overnight "lock-in" or parents will pick-up and sign you out. Cops will be inside and patrolling the school ground outside. Bags will be checked and just a suspician of drugs or alcohol is all it takes and your folks get called. Doesn't sound like fun at all to me.
I grew up on L.I. and the drinking age was 18. Maybe because of that we never got into trouble, pulled over for DUI, etc. My folks gave me money for a tux/prom, but said if you don't want to go just do something with the money. It was a no-brainer, on prom night several of us piled into "Bresh's" old Comet and headed for Montauk for thw weekend. Did a couple charters, got seasick for the first time, hit the beach, hit the drive-in (Lipstick), still one of the most memorable times I had in high school. And no one got drunk.
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