"It is not primarily the sex/booze/drugs that surround this event, as problematic as they might be; it is rather the flaunting of affluence, assuming exaggerated expenses, a pursuit of vanity for vanity's sake — in a word, financial decadence," Hoagland said, fed up with what he called the "bacchanalian aspects."
"Each year it gets worse — becomes more exaggerated, more expensive, more emotionally traumatic," he added. "We are withdrawing from the battle and allowing the parents full responsibility. (Kellenberg) is willing to sponsor a prom, but not an orgy."
The move brought a mixed, albeit passionate, reaction from students and parents at the Roman Catholic school, which is owned by the Society of Mary (Marianists), a religious order of priests and brothers.
Hmmmm...somethings amiss in the land and educational paradise known as Roman Catholic schools...dont ya think?
I wonder if that has anything to do with their parents upbringing?
Further to the cancellation...ho hum...It is getting out of hand, not only in hobnob hills of Uniondale, but in middle class areas in North America. There is now prom's for Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 8 or 9 (dependant on location) and Grade 12.....then theres University. Me doth think it has gotten wayyyyyyy out of hand and completely away from what the original intention was.