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Arlington High School Gets $500 To Promote Substance-free Events After Prom and Graduation

Donation for safe post-prom and graduation events.

ARLINGTON – Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan donated $500 to Arlington High School to promote substance-free events after prom and graduation.

Arlington High School is one of 18 high schools in Middlesex County receiving $500 from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office for safe post-prom and graduation events.

Ryan has hosted events across the county to encourage teenagers to make “safe choices” when attending parties and other activities with their friends.

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Ryan has also spoken to parents on the topic of “social host responsibility,” warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of serving underage drinkers.

Courtesy photo of ( Left to Right) ; Kathleen Bodie, Arlington School Superintendent; Lianna Bessette; Class of 2017 Advisor; Taranga Thapa, Senior Class Vice President; Marian Ryan, District Attorney; Matthew Janger, Principal, Arlington High School.

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