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For Immediate Release:  
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June 13, 2007   

Maureen Sczpanski
609-984-2529

Office of The Attorney General
- Stuart Rabner, Attorney General
Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control
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Jerry Fischer, Director

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"Proms and Alcohol Don't Mix" PSA -  click on image to view PSA  
Winner Announced in TV Public Service Announcement Program (PSA) Designed to Help High School Seniors Learn “Proms and Alcohol Don’t Mix”
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Trenton – Attorney General Stuart Rabner and Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Jerry Fischer today announced the winning entry in a new program for high school seniors designed to increase their awareness about the dangers of underage drinking, in particular during prom and graduation season. A script developed by high school students from the Cicely Tyson School of the Performing and Fine Arts, located in East Orange, Essex County, was selected from more than 50 entries as the grand-prize winner in the competition.

Entitled “Proms and Alcohol Don’t Mix,” this innovative initiative asked high school seniors to create scripts for a 30-second television public service announcement. The winning school’s students are featured in the spot. The spot can be viewed on the Division of ABC’s web site at www.nj.gov/oag/abc/downloads/psa-proms-alcohol-07.mp4. In addition, the winning students, the runners-up, and their teachers will be recognized in a special celebration at Drumthwacket, the Governor’s residence in Princeton on Thursday, June 14.

According to the Attorney General, high school proms and graduations mark a turning point in young people’s lives.

“Efforts such as this one go a long way in helping young people understand that they can celebrate these milestones in their life while staying safe and sober,” Attorney General Rabner said. “The winning script produced by these students illustrates the serious impact underage alcohol use can have not only on young people, but on their friends and families.”

Director Fischer noted that the students were required to develop scripts that reflected originality and creativity, while also reinforcing the message “Proms and Alcohol Don’t Mix.” “The students who participated in this program can truly be called role models for their peers,” Director Fischer added. “I commend all of the students who participated in this effort for their thoughtful entries.”

ABC also lauds a program that Middlesex County has run aimed at educating young people of the dangers of teenage drinking and driving. The Middlesex County program encourages groups of students in each high school in the county to submit PSAs for competition in a county-wide contest. The contest culminates in a day-long conference for all participants that allows the young people an opportunity to share their submissions with others and learn more about film-making and the dangers of drinking and driving. The Middlesex County program has also worked with schools and educators to integrate the videos into health classes and assemblies to communicate the dangers of alcohol to other students.

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