Too many students are consuming drugs and alcohol in the high school causing principal Davis Weeton to hold a drug and alcohol awareness forum for parents, students, and community members Thursday.

“Parents must understand that we have a drug and alcohol problem at Leaguetown,” Principal Weeton said, “In the past, I think we brushed the problem under the rug.”

Many parents said they were shocked by the percentage rate, but soon believed it was true when they asked their children.

“I was shocked by the survey results,” a parent, Robert Deadmon said, “I sat down with my son and he told me he tried several different alcoholic beverages and considered buying Xanax from a friend.”

Principal Weeton organized a series of speakers like a 1999 graduate Sam White who started using alcohol and drugs as a freshman, by college, he was so addicted that his entire life fell apart.

“After listening to the EMS guy and police officer, I know I won’t do that again,” a senior, Kiki Deeds said “My parents even agreed that they will pay for a cab if I am drinking at a party.”

Many students said they were not shocked by the survey results and they have all been offered a type of drug at least once and the speakers indeed did help.

“The survey results didn’t surprise me,” a junior, Robert Earl said “I’ve been offered Xanax at several different parties. I am not saying I will never drink again, but I think I will be more responsible.”

Principal Weeton said he hopes many people attend to the meeting.

“We have a great set of speakers lined up for the evening,” Principal Weeton said, “We‘ve been lucky that none of our kids have been killed in drunken driving accidents or overdoses. I hope every Leaguetown parent and community member attends the meeting Thursday.”