Kathleen McAleese
Staff Writer

Prom is a magical time for some high school students. For seniors, it’s the final bang in their high school careers. Westford Academy has a strict grinding policy and administrators stand behind their decision that there will be no grinding at prom. The rule in the past has been that no grinding is accepted, and if students are caught dancing in an inappropriate fashion, they will be asked to leave.

There is one problem with this, though: this year’s prom is on a boat. If students are caught grinding, they can not be thrown out of the event, so the new question is what will administration do for prom? Prom chaperones will cross that bridge when they get to it.

“All students are expected to adhere to the rule that is in place,” said Principal Jim Antonelli.

Students have been reminded again and again that the rule is in place. No student will go uninformed of the rule, and the deans and Antonelli will make sure of it.

The rule has been presented to the students, and they know the consequences.

“There is a time and place for everything. I have been chaperoning at WA dances for thirty years and the grinding that went on was not appropriate,” said Mr. Parent, “I completely stand behind administration’s decision.”

WA students know the drill on this grinding issue but as for visitors accompanying WA students to prom, they will be spoken to prior to the dance. There will be no exceptions.

Chaperones will be on and around the dance floor, keeping a close eye on students’ activities.

Although there has been a rumor about a time-out room for students caught, this will not be put in place, unless grinding becomes an issue.

Any inappropriate dancing will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Administration does not anticipate that the dancing will be an issue.