The Burlington Free Press reports that students at Colchester High School are learning about the effects of alcohol before prom and graduation season begins because, according to Colchester High School Assistant Principal Mike Clark, this time of year is "a prime time for alcohol-related car crashes among teenagers." Students recently wore special goggles that mimic the effects of alcohol intoxication while driving a golf cart. The also tried to play catch. Student Jordan Carrier commented that poor vision created by the goggles "messes with your head." Carrier realized that "he wouldn't be able to [concentrate if] he been drinking" and driving. Students also heard a talk by Linda Russell, "whose son died when an intoxicated teenage driver slammed into the car the Russells were [driving]."

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