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Teens Get a Lesson in Prom Safety

Teens Get a Lesson in Prom Safety - Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 10:39PM EST

DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY- Prom safety was part of the lesson plan in lackawanna county on Tuesday. Teenagers from 14 School Districts learned about the dangers associated with drinking and driving,
They heard from Marceea Clark whose brother was killed by a drunk driver on the Casey Highway in 1998.
Her words hit home with teens, like Jon Casey of Old Forge High School "You just got to use your head. You can't fall under peer pressure. You just gotta think it's more than about one night. Like she said, you just gotta make sure you live on."
Rachel Wargo of Valley View High School agrees.
"That's really upsetting. I mean, like, to have that happen would be like ridiculous. I wouldn't want to even think about that."

The Lackawanna County District Attorney's Office hosts this event. It is in its ninth year.