Tricks and Treats

Do you remember your high school Halloween dances? Hundreds of sweaty kids in more make-up than Tammy Fae Baker sweating up a hormonal storm in a very moist gymnasium?

Good times.

I chaperoned our school's Halloween Dance last night and man, did it bring back a flood of memories to be there. There were some very fun costumes and some very embarrassing dancing (particularly by the football players who, although they have all the moves on the field, know nothing about moves on the dance floor).

Four of our senior students (well respected members of the school community, I might add) showed up at the doors completely stoned and reeking of p*t and alcohol. There are always two police officers who are hired by the school for the night and upon giving them notice, the foursome were quickly retained, parents called and suspensions given. I watched, with some satisfaction/empathetic humiliation, as each parent walked through the doors to pick up their children from two very gruff looking police officers. I suppose these kids will have a very long weekend ahead. Each of the students can say goodbye to their student cabinet positions and, as they head off to university next year, they will do so without the references they had anticipated from the administration.

Good times.

K2 and I have our pumpkins primed and ready to carve later today. As if I have to get through a whole work day before the fun of Halloween can begin!

Have a great Friday!